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saying, "You went in to uncircumcised men, and ate with them!"

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More Than Just a Meal

The accusation against Peter wasn't primarily about preaching to Gentiles, but about violating deeply held Jewish traditions. Commentators explain that entering an uncircumcised man's home and eating with them was seen as a defiling act that broke down the wall between Jew and Gentile. The accusers used contemptuous language, showing the depth of their shock and disapproval.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 11:3

Thou wentest in (εισηλθες). Direct form, but Westcott and Hort have it εισηλθεν (he went in), indirect form. So with συνεφαγες (di…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 11:3

19th Century

Bishop

Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised.—The words cannot properly be translated otherwise, but the Greek (literally, me…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 11:3

News of Peter’s direct approach to Gentiles at Caesarea and his acceptance of them apart from the strictures of Judaism reached Jerusalem and the b…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 11:3

16th Century

Theologian

To uncircumcised men. This was not forbidden by the law of God, but it was a tradition that came from the fathers. Nevertheless, Peter doe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 11:3

17th Century

Pastor

Saying, you went into men uncircumcised
Into the houses of such, and lodged with them, and familiarly conversed with…

Matthew Henry

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 …

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