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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers criticized him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of <i>the</i> circumcision began contending with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, the Jewish <i>believers</i> took issue with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision [certain Jewish believers who followed the Law] took issue with him [for violating Jewish customs],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who stressed circumcision argued with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So when Peter came to Jerusalem, some of the Jewish followers started arguing with him. They wanted Gentile followers to be circumcised, and <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, when Peter went to Jerusalem, the believers who insisted on circumcision began to argue with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Peter went to Jerusalem, those who were in favor of circumcising Gentiles criticized him, saying, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who emphasized circumcision disagreed with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when Peter had come to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and, when Peter returned to Jerusalem, the champions of circumcision found fault with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of circumcision were contending with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of <i>the</i> circumcision began contending with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision were contending with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision discussed with him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, when Peter had gone up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision argued against him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem the circumcised believers confronted him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Simon Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who upheld the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when Shimeon came up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision were contending with him,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And when Peter went tip to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision interviewed him, say<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision disputed with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and when Peter was return'd to Jerusalem, the Jewish converts objected to his conduct,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and, when Peter returned to Jerusalem, the champions of circumcision found fault with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision were contending with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, those <i>that were</i> of the circumcision contended with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/11-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3530" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Peter's Report at Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: Hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">went up</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/4061.htm" title="4061: peritomēs (N-GFS) -- Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision.">the circumcised believers</a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diekrinonto (V-IIM-3P) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">took issue</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a></span><br />When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1-2</a></span><br />Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28</a></span><br />He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20-21</a></span><br />When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. / But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-11.htm">Matthew 9:11</a></span><br />When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2</a></span><br />So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a></span><br />“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-4.htm">Galatians 2:4</a></span><br />This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Romans 14:3</a></span><br />The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-20.htm">1 Corinthians 9:20-21</a></span><br />To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-15</a></span><br />For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16</a></span><br />Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">1 Timothy 4:3</a></span><br />They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-5.htm">Isaiah 65:5</a></span><br />They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/11-1.htm">Leviticus 11:1-47</a></span><br />The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, / “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Acts 10:9,45</a></b></br> On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1,5</a></b></br> And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, <i>and said</i>, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20-23</a></b></br> And when they heard <i>it</i>, 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: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/3-25.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-22.htm">Champions</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Circumcised</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/john/6-52.htm">Contended</a> <a href="/acts/7-26.htm">Contending</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Criticized</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/acts/10-39.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Party</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Rule</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-22.htm">Champions</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Circumcised</a> <a href="/acts/11-3.htm">Circumcision</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Contended</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Contending</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Criticized</a> <a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Party</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Rule</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-5.htm">makes his defense;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-18.htm">which is accepted.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-19.htm">The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Barnabas is sent to confirm them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-26.htm">The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/11-27.htm">They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.</a></span><br></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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Jerusalem was the heart of Jewish religious life and the location of the early church's leadership, including the apostles. This journey follows Peter's significant experience with Cornelius, a Gentile, in Caesarea, where he witnessed the Holy Spirit being given to non-Jews. The phrase "went up" is geographically accurate, as Jerusalem is situated on a hill, and travelers would ascend to reach it. This journey also reflects the importance of Jerusalem as a place of accountability and decision-making for the early church.<p><b>the circumcised believers took issue with him</b><br>The "circumcised believers" refers to Jewish Christians who adhered to the traditional Jewish law, including circumcision. Their taking issue with Peter highlights the tension within the early church regarding the inclusion of Gentiles. This group was concerned with maintaining Jewish customs and saw Peter's actions as a potential threat to their identity and religious practices. This moment is pivotal in the early church's struggle to understand the scope of the Gospel and the role of the Law of Moses. It foreshadows the later Jerusalem Council in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>, where the church would formally address the issue of Gentile conversion and the requirements of the Law. This tension also reflects the broader cultural and religious challenges faced by the early church as it expanded beyond its Jewish roots.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' original twelve apostles, Peter is a central figure in the early church. In this passage, he is returning to Jerusalem after a significant event involving Gentiles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The spiritual and administrative center of the early Christian church. It is where the apostles and early believers gathered and where significant decisions were made.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/circumcised_believers.htm">Circumcised Believers</a></b><br>Jewish Christians who adhered to the Jewish law, including circumcision. They were concerned about maintaining Jewish traditions within the new Christian faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_issue.htm">The Issue</a></b><br>The circumcised believers were concerned about Peter's interaction with Gentiles, specifically his decision to eat with them, which was against Jewish customs.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>This passage follows Peter's vision and his subsequent visit to Cornelius, a Gentile, which marked a pivotal moment in the early church's mission to the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_cultural_tensions.htm">Understanding Cultural Tensions</a></b><br>The early church faced significant cultural tensions as it expanded beyond Jewish boundaries. This passage highlights the need for understanding and addressing cultural differences within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tradition.htm">The Role of Tradition</a></b><br>While traditions can be valuable, they should not hinder the work of the Holy Spirit or the spread of the Gospel. Believers must discern when traditions align with or obstruct God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The church is called to be a diverse body united in Christ. This requires humility, openness, and a willingness to embrace those who are different from us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_leading.htm">Obedience to God's Leading</a></b><br>Peter's actions were guided by a vision from God. Believers should seek to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading, even when it challenges established norms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_over_law.htm">Grace Over Law</a></b><br>The early church's struggle with the law versus grace is a reminder that salvation is through faith in Christ alone, not adherence to the law.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_acts_contradict_paul's_letters.htm">Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_bread_enough_for_survival.htm">What was the role of the Church at Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">They that were of the circumcision contended with him.</span>--The conversion of the Gentiles at Caesarea had given a new significance to the name of "those of the circumcision." From this time forth they are a distinct section, often a distinct party, in the Church, and here we have the first symptom of the line which they were about to take. They contended with Peter (the tense implies continuous or repeated discussion) because he had eaten with those who were uncircumcised, and therefore, from the Jewish point of view, unclean.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They that were of the circumcision.</span> At first sight this phrase, which was natural enough in <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45</a>, seems an unnatural one in the then condition of the Church, when all the members of it were "of the circumcision," and there were no Gentile converts at all. But the explanation of it is to be found in the circumstance of St. Luke himself being a Gentile; perhaps also, as Alford suggests, in his use of language suited to the time when he wrote. It is an indication, too, of the purpose of St. Luke in writing his history, viz. to chronicle the progress of Gentile Christianity. Peter, having completed his rounds (<a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32</a>), returned to Jerusalem, which was still the abode of the apostles. He was, no doubt, anxious to commune with his brother apostles upon the momentous matter of the Gentile converts; but he was at once attacked by the bigotry of the zealous Jews. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/11-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὅτε</span> <span class="translit">(Hote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρος</span> <span class="translit">(Petros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went up</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνέβη</span> <span class="translit">(anebē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰερουσαλήμ</span> <span class="translit">(Ierousalēm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] circumcised [believers]</span><br /><span class="grk">περιτομῆς</span> <span class="translit">(peritomēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4061.htm">Strong's 4061: </a> </span><span class="str2">Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took issue</span><br /><span class="grk">διεκρίνοντο</span> <span class="translit">(diekrinonto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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