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They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they of the circumcision: who had been Jews.
Were astonished: were amazed that Gentiles should be admitted to …
They of the circumcision which believed (ο εκ περιτομης πιστο). The believing ones of the circumcision, more exactly.
19th Century
Anglican
And they of the circumcision which believed . . .—St. Luke obviously dwells on this as a testimony, beyond suspicion, to …
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
The faithful were astonished. He calls them faithful who were still possessed by a wicked error. So the Lord does not immediately wipe awa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they of the circumcision which believed Or "of the Jews that believed", as the Ethiopic version renders it; the …
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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 …
