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The Spirit's Unmistakable Command
Peter justifies his controversial actions by emphasizing that the Holy Spirit explicitly told him to go, 'making no distinction.' Commentators note this was a direct command to not debate or hesitate, which was precisely what his critics were doing. This shows that obedience to the Spirit's leading must sometimes override our personal traditions and fears.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 11:12
Making no distinction (μηδεν διακριναντα). So Westcott and Hort (first aorist active participle) instead of μηδεν διακρινομενον "n…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:12
19th Century
Bishop
the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting.—The Greek verb has a special force, as it is the same verb used for “contended” in Acts…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:12
Peter defended his actions by recounting his experiences at Joppa and Caesarea, with an emphasis on (1) the divine initiative in all that transpire…
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John Gill
On Acts 11:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting
(See Gill on Acts 10:20),
moreover…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 11:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The imperfect state of human nature strongly appears when godly people are displeased even to hear that the word of God has been received, because …