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A Model for Church Disagreements
Commentators highlight Peter's response as a model for handling conflict. Instead of asserting apostolic authority or reacting angrily, he humbly and patiently laid out the facts in chronological order. Scholars note this calm, factual approach is the most effective way to disarm prejudice and explain our actions to fellow believers who may not understand what God is doing.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 11:4
18th Century
Theologian
But Peter rehearsed. Greek, Peter beginning, explained it to them in order. That is, he began with the vision which he saw, and gave a nar…
AT Robertson
On Acts 11:4
Began (αρξαμενος). Not pleonastic here, but graphically showing how Peter began at the beginning and gave the full story of God's …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:4
19th Century
Bishop
But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning.—Perhaps a better rendering, since the word “rehearse” has acquired a d…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:4
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 Gill
On Acts 11:4
17th Century
Pastor
But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning
Of the vision at Joppa;
and expounded it by ord…
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 …