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A Moment of Realization
Commentators note that this was a key moment of understanding for Peter. He had heard Jesus' words before (), but his experience with Cornelius gave them a new, deeper meaning. This illustrates a common Christian experience: as we walk with God and experience His grace in new ways, our understanding of His Word deepens and expands.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 11:16
18th Century
Theologian
The word of the Lord. See Barnes on Acts 1:6.
You shall be baptized (Isaiah 44:3; Joel 2:28). The …
AT Robertson
On Acts 11:16
I remembered (εμνησθην). First aorist passive indicative of the common verb μιμνησκω, to remind. Peter recalls the very words of J…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:16
19th Century
Bishop
Then I remembered the word of the Lord.—The special promise referred to was that recorded in Acts 1:5. Then it had seemed…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:16
Peter defended his actions by recounting his experiences at Joppa and Caesarea, with an emphasis on (1) the divine initiative in all that transpire…
John Calvin
On Acts 11:16
16th Century
Theologian
I remembered the word of the Lord. We have already explained sufficiently in the first chapter that when Christ spoke those words, he was …
John Gill
On Acts 11:16
17th Century
Pastor
Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said ,
&c.] Just before his ascension, (Acts 1:5) .
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 …