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They said, “We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life.” <a href="/esv/acts/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.” <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard these things, they were silent and glorified God, saying, "Then indeed God has given also to the Gentiles repentance unto life." <a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a> When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, “Well then, God has also granted to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life.” <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, &#8220Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they heard this, they quieted down, and glorified God, saying, “Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life.” <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, “Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life.” <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified and praised God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance that leads to eternal life [that is, real life after earthly death].” <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they heard this they became silent. And they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has given repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they heard this they became silent. Then they glorified God, saying, &#8220So God has granted repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles!&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life. <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When they heard Peter say this, they stopped arguing and started praising God. They said, "God has now let Gentiles turn to him, and he has given life to them!" <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life. <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the others heard this, they had no further objections. They praised God by saying, "Then God has also led people who are not Jewish to turn to him so that they can change the way they think and act and have eternal life." <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they heard this, they stopped their criticism and praised God, saying, "Then God has given to the Gentiles also the opportunity to repent and live!" <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles." <a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, ?So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.? <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles." <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, "Then God has also granted to the non-Jews repentance to life." <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance to life. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This statement of Peter's silenced his opponents. They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also God has given the repentance which leads to Life." <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> When they heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they, having heard these things, were silent, and were glorifying God, saying, “Then, indeed, God also gave conversion to life to the nations.” <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard these things, they were silent and glorified God, saying, "Then indeed God has given also to the Gentiles repentance unto life." <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they, having heard these things, were silent, and were glorifying God, saying, 'Then, indeed, also to the nations did God give the reformation to life.' <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having heard these, they were silent, and honoured God, saying, For also God gave the nations repentance to life.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Having heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying: God then hath also to the Gentiles given repentance unto life. <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Having heard these things, they were silent. And they glorified God, saying: “So has God also given to the Gentiles repentance unto life.” <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> When they heard this, they stopped objecting and glorified God, saying, “God has then granted life-giving repentance to the Gentiles too.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When they heard these words, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, Perhaps God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance unto life. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they heard these words, they were silent; and then they praised God and they were saying, “Perhaps God has given a restoration to life to the Gentiles also.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they heard these things, they ceased to contend; and they glorified God, saying: Then, indeed, has God given to the Gentiles also repentance in order to life.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And hearing these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life. <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So when they heard these things they were satisfied, and glorified God, saying, Well! then hath God even to the Gentiles given repentance unto life.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This statement of Peter's silenced his opponents. They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also God has given the repentance which leads to Life." <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having heard these things, they were silent, and glorified God, saying, "Then, to the gentiles also God gave repentance unto life." <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they heard these things they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God given to the Gentiles also repentance unto life. <a href="/parallel/acts/11-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3664" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Peter's Report at Jerusalem</a> …17So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?” 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">they heard</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/2270.htm" title="2270: hēsychasan (V-AIA-3P) -- From the same as hesuchios; to keep still, i.e. Refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech.">their objections were put to rest,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1392.htm" title="1392: edoxasan (V-AIA-3P) -- To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.">they glorified</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: Ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.">“So then,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">has granted</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnesin (N-DNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3341.htm" title="3341: metanoian (N-AFS) -- From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision).">repentance</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">unto</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life.”</a> 19Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7-9</a> After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12-13</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a> This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-18</a> Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a> so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... <a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a> who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then has God also to the Gentiles granted repentance to life.they held.<a href="/leviticus/10-19.htm">Leviticus 10:19,20</a> And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD? … <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Joshua 22:30</a> And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them.and glorified.<a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.<a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20</a> And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:<a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Isaiah 60:21</a> Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.hath.<a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1</a> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.<a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47,48</a> For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth… <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.granted.<a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19,26</a> Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; … <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31</a> Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.<a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Acts 20:21</a> Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Change</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/acts/7-31.htm">Further</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/11-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Held</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Opponents</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-8.htm">Quieted</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Silenced</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Statement</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Change</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Further</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/14-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/13-37.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Opponents</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Quieted</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Silenced</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Statement</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 11</div>1. <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">makes his defense;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">which is accepted.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Barnabas is sent to confirm them.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context is Peter's explanation of his vision and the subsequent conversion of Cornelius, a Gentile. This moment marks a significant turning point in the early church, as it begins to understand the inclusivity of the Gospel message.they had no further objections The Jewish believers' initial resistance was rooted in their cultural and religious traditions, which emphasized separation from Gentiles. However, upon hearing Peter's account, they recognized the work of the Holy Spirit and ceased their opposition. This reflects the transformative power of God's revelation and the unity it brings among believers.and they glorified God The response of glorifying God indicates their acceptance and joy in God's plan. It shows a shift from skepticism to worship, acknowledging God's sovereignty and grace. This act of glorification is a common response in Scripture when God's will is revealed and understood, as seen in <a href="/luke/2-20.htm">Luke 2:20</a> and <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48</a>.saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” This statement highlights the theological breakthrough that salvation through Jesus Christ is available to all, not just the Jews. The phrase "repentance unto life" underscores the transformative nature of repentance, leading to eternal life. This aligns with prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of salvation reaching the ends of the earth, and fulfills the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>. The inclusion of Gentiles is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> - The apostle who explained his vision and the events that led to the Gentiles receiving the Holy Spirit. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles_and_brothers_in_judea.htm">The Apostles and Brothers in Judea</a> - Jewish believers who initially questioned Peter's actions but later accepted the inclusion of Gentiles. 3. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> - A Roman centurion whose household was among the first Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> - The place where the apostles and brothers were gathered and where Peter reported his experience. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> - Non-Jewish people who were granted repentance and inclusion into the early Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_salvation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Salvation</a> God is the one who grants repentance and salvation, extending His grace beyond ethnic and cultural boundaries. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The early church's acceptance of Gentiles highlights the importance of unity and inclusivity within the Christian community. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit's work in the lives of Gentiles confirms God's acceptance and the breaking of traditional barriers. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_leading.htm">Obedience to God's Leading</a> Peter's willingness to follow God's vision, despite initial objections, serves as a model for obedience to divine guidance. <a href="/topical/c/celebrating_god's_work.htm">Celebrating God's Work</a> The response of glorifying God upon realizing His work among the Gentiles encourages believers to celebrate and acknowledge God's actions in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11</a> <a href="/q/why_does_acts_14_27_mention_gentile_faith.htm">Why would Acts 14:27 assert God “opened a door of faith to the Gentiles” when earlier passages (e.g., Acts 10) already describe Gentile inclusion?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_'other_sheep'_in_john_10_16.htm">Who exactly are the “other sheep” in John 10:16, and why is there no clear historical record identifying them? </a> <a href="/q/why_are_some_ot_laws_still_needed.htm">Acts 15:7-9 - If God supposedly made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles, why do some Old Testament laws still appear necessary in the letter?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_18_20-24_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does David's claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20-24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) They held their peace, and glorified God.--The difference of tenses in the two Greek verbs implies that they first held their peace, and then began a continuous utterance of praise. The fact was obviously one of immense importance in its bearing on the question at issue between St. Paul and the Judaisers, of which St. Luke had seen so much and which he sought, by his narrative, to settle. Not only had the first step in the free admission of the Gentiles been taken by the chief of the Apostles, and under direct guidance from above, but it had received the formal approval of the Apostles and other members of the Church of the Circumcision at Jerusalem. The Judaisers, in opposing St. Paul, were acting against the Church from which they pretended to derive their authority.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - And when for when, A.V.; then to the Gentiles also hath God granted for then hath God also to the Gentiles granted, A.V. The fitness of the method adopted by the Divine wisdom for effecting this first reception of Gentiles into the Church upon an equal footing with the Jews is apparent from its success in quieting the jealous prejudices of the Jews, and preserving the peace of the Church. It was still, however, long before the exclusive spirit of Judaism was quenched (see <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>. and <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6, 7</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-4.htm">Galatians 2:4, 11, 12, 13</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-2.htm">Galatians 5:2-12</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">Philippians 3:2</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they heard Ἀκούσαντες (Akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [this], ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. [ their objections ] were put to rest, ἡσύχασαν (hēsychasan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2270.htm">Strong's 2270: </a> From the same as hesuchios; to keep still, i.e. Refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they glorified ἐδόξασαν (edoxasan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1392.htm">Strong's 1392: </a> To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. God, Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. saying, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “So then, Ἄρα (Ara) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_686.htm">Strong's 686: </a> Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has granted ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles ἔθνεσιν (ethnesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. repentance μετάνοιαν (metanoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). unto εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. life.” ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. 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