Many scholars note a key textual issue here. While some translations say God 'suffered their manners,' a slight difference in the Greek of many early manuscripts suggests the phrase means God 'nourished them' or 'cared for them like a nursing-father.' Commentators like Barnes and Ellicott favor this reading, as it aligns with Deuteronomy 1:31 and fits the loving, conciliatory tone of Paul's sermon, emphasizing God's tender care rather than just His tolerance.