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A World-Changing Shift
Commentators unanimously agree this is a pivotal moment. After hearing Peter's testimony, the Jerusalem church officially acknowledged that God's plan of salvation included Gentiles. This shattered long-held cultural and religious prejudices, establishing the universal nature of the gospel and opening the doors of the church to the entire world.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 11:18
18th Century
Theologian
They held their peace. They were convinced, as Peter had been, by the manifest indications of the will of God.
Then hath God
AT Robertson
On Acts 11:18
Held their peace (ησυχασαν). Ingressive aorist active indicative of ησυχαζω, old verb to be quiet, to keep quiet. The wrangling (v…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:18
19th Century
Bishop
They held their peace, and glorified God.—The difference of tenses in the two Greek verbs implies that they first held th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:18
On hearing about Peter’s experiences, the Christians at Jerusalem “remained silent” and “praised God.” This probably means that his critics, at lea…
John Calvin
On Acts 11:18
16th Century
Theologian
When they heard these things they were quieted. The outcome shows that those who contended with Peter were not motivated by malice. This i…
John Gill
On Acts 11:18
17th Century
Pastor
When they heard these things
Peter's vision at Joppa, and Cornelius's at Caesarea, and the wonderful pouring forth of the Spir…
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 …