And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

They of the circumcision which believed (ο εκ περιτομης πιστο). The believing ones of the circumcision, more exactly.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And they of the circumcision: who had been Jews.

Were astonished: were amazed that Gentiles should be admitted to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And they of the circumcision which believed . . .—St. Luke obviously dwells on this as a testimony, beyond suspicion, to …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The six Jewish believers who were there with Peter were astonished at what they saw and heard. For in accepting these Gentiles and bestowing his Ho…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The faithful were astonished. He calls them faithful who were still possessed by a wicked error. So the Lord does not immediately wipe awa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they of the circumcision which believed
Or "of the Jews that believed", as the Ethiopic version renders it; the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Holy Ghost fell upon others after they were baptized, to confirm them in the faith; but upon these Gentiles before they were baptized, to show …

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