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Selected Verse: Acts 11:3 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
Ac 11:3	Strong Concordance	Saying [3004], [3754] Thou wentest in [1525] to [4314] men [435] uncircumcised [203] [2192], and [2532] didst eat [4906] with them [846].
	King James	Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
Thou wentest in . . . But Peter rehearsed the matter, &c.--These objectors scruple not to demand from Peter, though the first among the apostles, an explanation of his conduct; nor is there any insinuation on Peter's part of disrespect towards his authority in that demand--a manifest proof that such authority was unknown both to the complainers and to himself.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

Thou wentest in . . . But Peter rehearsed the matter, &c.--These objectors scruple not to demand from Peter, though the first among the apostles, an explanation of his conduct; nor is there any insinuation on Peter's part of disrespect towards his authority in that demand--a manifest proof that such authority was unknown both to the complainers and to himself.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
And didst eat with them - See the notes on Act 10:13-14.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

And didst eat with them - See the notes on Act 10:13-14.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Men uncircumcised (ἄνδρας ἀκροβυστίαν ἔχοντας) An indignant expression. See Eph 2:11.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

Men uncircumcised (ἄνδρας ἀκροβυστίαν ἔχοντας)

An indignant expression. See Eph 2:11.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised - In a Jew, this was no small offense; and, as they did not know the reason of St. Peter's conduct, it is no wonder they should call him to account for it, as they considered it to be a positive transgression of the law and custom of the Jews. There is a remarkable addition here in the Codex Bezae, which it will be well to notice. The second verse of the chapter begins thus: - Now Peter had a desire for a considerable time to go to Jerusalem: and having spoken to the brethren, and confirmed them, speaking largely, he taught them through the countries, (i.e. as he passed to Jerusalem), and, as he met them, he spoke to them of the grace of God. But the brethren who were of the circumcision disputed with him, saying, etc.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised - In a Jew, this was no small offense; and, as they did not know the reason of St. Peter's conduct, it is no wonder they should call him to account for it, as they considered it to be a positive transgression of the law and custom of the Jews. There is a remarkable addition here in the Codex Bezae, which it will be well to notice. The second verse of the chapter begins thus: -

Now Peter had a desire for a considerable time to go to Jerusalem: and having spoken to the brethren, and confirmed them, speaking largely, he taught them through the countries, (i.e. as he passed to Jerusalem), and, as he met them, he spoke to them of the grace of God. But the brethren who were of the circumcision disputed with him, saying, etc.

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