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A World-Shattering Moment
The Jewish believers were 'astonished' because this event defied their deepest cultural and religious beliefs. Commentators explain the common Jewish view that God's Spirit was exclusively for Israel. This moment was a divine disruption, proving that God's gift was now being poured out on Gentiles, breaking down a wall of separation that had stood for centuries.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 10:45
18th Century
Theologian
And they of the circumcision: who had been Jews.
Were astonished: were amazed that Gentiles should be admitted to …
AT Robertson
On Acts 10:45
They of the circumcision which believed (ο εκ περιτομης πιστο). The believing ones of the circumcision, more exactly.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 10:45
19th Century
Bishop
And they of the circumcision which believed . . .—St. Luke obviously dwells on this as a testimony, beyond suspicion, to …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 10:45
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
On Acts 10:45
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Acts 10:45
17th Century
Pastor
And they of the circumcision which believed
Or "of the Jews that believed", as the Ethiopic version renders it; the …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 10:44–48
17th Century
Minister
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 …