When there had been much questioning (πολλης ζητησεως γενομενης). Genitive absolute with second aorist middle participle of γινομα…

Much disputing. Or, rather, much inquiry, or deliberation. With our word disputing, we commonly connect the ide…

When there had been much disputing.—This implies a full discussion, in which the Judaizing teachers—probably, though not …

Peter was no longer the chief figure of the Jerusalem church, for James had now assumed that role (cf. comment on 12:17). But Peter was dominant in…

And when there had been great disputation. Though grave men were chosen, and those who were public teachers of the Church, yet they could …

And when there had been much disputing
Pro and con upon this subject; many had spoken; and much had been said, and a…

We see from the words purifying their hearts by faith, and the address of Saint Peter, that justification by faith and sanctification by t…