New International Versionand said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
New Living Translation“You entered the home of Gentiles and even ate with them!” they said.
English Standard Version“You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
Berean Standard Bibleand said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
Berean Literal Biblesaying, "You went to men having uncircumcision, and ate with them."
King James BibleSaying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
New King James Versionsaying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!”
New American Standard Biblesaying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
NASB 1995saying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
NASB 1977saying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
Legacy Standard Biblesaying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
Amplified Biblesaying, “You went to uncircumcised men and [even] ate with them!”
Christian Standard Biblesaying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
Holman Christian Standard Biblesaying, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them!”
American Standard Versionsaying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
Contemporary English Versionthey said, "You stayed in the homes of Gentiles, and you even ate with them!"
English Revised Versionsaying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThey said, "You went to visit men who were uncircumcised, and you even ate with them."
Good News Translation"You were a guest in the home of uncircumcised Gentiles, and you even ate with them!"
International Standard VersionThey said, "You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them!"
NET Biblesaying, "You went to uncircumcised men and shared a meal with them."
New Heart English Biblesaying, "You went in to uncircumcised men, and ate with them."
Webster's Bible TranslationSaying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
Weymouth New Testament"You went into the houses of men who are not Jews," they said, "and you ate with them." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
World English Biblesaying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsaying, “You went in to uncircumcised men, and ate with them!”
Berean Literal Biblesaying, "You went to men having uncircumcision, and ate with them."
Young's Literal Translation saying -- 'Unto men uncircumcised thou didst go in, and didst eat with them!'
Smith's Literal TranslationSaying, That thou camest in to men having uncircumcision, and didst eat With them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying: Why didst thou go in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them?
Catholic Public Domain Versionsaying, “Why did you enter to uncircumcised men, and why did you eat with them?”
New American Biblesaying, “You entered the house of uncircumcised people and ate with them.”
New Revised Standard Versionsaying, “Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSaying he had entered into the houses of uncircumcised men and had eaten with them.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAs they were saying that he had entered into the presence of the uncircumcised and had eaten with them. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsaying: You went in to uncircumcised men, and ate with them.
Godbey New Testament
that, You went in unto men having uncircumcision, and ate with them.
Haweis New Testament
saying, Thou hast gone in to men holding uncircumcision, and hast eaten with them.
Mace New Testament
and ask'd him, why did you go to eat with the uncircumcised?
Weymouth New Testament
"You went into the houses of men who are not Jews," they said, "and you ate with them."
Worrell New Testament
saying, that he went in to men holding uncircumcision, and ate with them!
Worsley New Testament
Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised and didst eat with them.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Peter's Report at Jerusalem… 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him 3and said,“You visiteduncircumcisedmenandate withthem.”4But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:…
Cross References Acts 10:28He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.
Acts 15:7-9After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Galatians 2:12-14For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. / When I saw that they were not walking in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
Matthew 9:11When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
John 4:9“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)
Mark 2:16When the scribes who were Pharisees saw Jesus eating with these people, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Luke 5:30But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
Luke 15:2So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Ephesians 2:14-18For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...
Romans 3:29-30Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
Romans 10:12For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
Galatians 3:28There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
Isaiah 49:6He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Isaiah 56:3-7Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.” / For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— / I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. ...
Treasury of Scripture Saying, You went in to men uncircumcised, and did eat with them. Acts 10:23,28,48 Then called he them in, and lodgedthem. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him… Luke 15:2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. Jump to Previous AteCircumcisionEatEatenFoodHouseHousesJewsThemUncircumcisedWentestJump to Next AteCircumcisionEatEatenFoodHouseHousesJewsThemUncircumcisedWentestActs 11 1.Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,5.makes his defense;18.which is accepted.19.The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch,22.Barnabas is sent to confirm them.26.The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.27.They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.and said,This phrase introduces the response of the Jewish believers in Jerusalem to Peter's actions. It reflects the early church's struggle with integrating Gentile believers. The use of "said" indicates a verbal confrontation, highlighting the tension between Jewish customs and the new Christian faith. “You visited uncircumcised men
The term "uncircumcised men" refers to Gentiles, who were not part of the Jewish covenant community. Circumcision was a sign of the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 17:10-14), and Jews traditionally avoided close association with Gentiles to maintain ritual purity. This phrase underscores the cultural and religious barriers that existed between Jews and Gentiles, which the early church had to navigate. and ate with them.”
Eating with Gentiles was considered a significant breach of Jewish law and tradition, as it implied fellowship and acceptance. In Jewish culture, meals were a sign of community and shared values. By eating with Gentiles, Peter was demonstrating the breaking down of barriers through Christ, as seen inEphesians 2:14-16, where Paul speaks of Christ as our peace, who has made both groups one. This act prefigures the inclusion of Gentiles into the church, fulfilling the prophecy ofIsaiah 49:6, which speaks of salvation reaching the ends of the earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' apostles, who played a crucial role in the early church. In this passage, he is being questioned by Jewish believers for his actions. 2. Jewish BelieversThese are the circumcised believers in Jerusalem who were concerned about Peter's interaction with Gentiles, reflecting the early church's struggle with Jewish-Gentile relations. 3. GentilesNon-Jewish people who were considered "uncircumcised" and traditionally separated from Jewish religious practices. Peter's interaction with them was groundbreaking. 4. JerusalemThe central hub of early Christianity and the location where Peter was questioned by the Jewish believers. 5. Cornelius' HouseholdThe Gentile family with whom Peter shared the Gospel, leading to their conversion and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Teaching Points Breaking Down BarriersThe early church faced significant cultural and religious barriers. Peter's actions demonstrate the Gospel's power to transcend these barriers, emphasizing that salvation is for all people, regardless of background. Obedience to God's VisionPeter's willingness to follow God's vision, even when it went against cultural norms, is a powerful example of obedience. We are called to follow God's leading, even when it challenges our traditions or comfort zones. Unity in DiversityThe early church's struggle with Jewish-Gentile relations highlights the importance of unity in diversity. As believers, we should embrace and celebrate our differences, recognizing that we are all one in Christ. Courage to Stand FirmPeter faced criticism for his actions, yet he stood firm in his conviction that God had called him to reach out to the Gentiles. We, too, must be prepared to stand firm in our faith, even when facing opposition. The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit's work in Cornelius' household underscores the Spirit's role in guiding and empowering believers to fulfill God's mission. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11
Why am I accountable for sins if birth wasn't my choice?
Acts 6:3 - Is there any historical evidence outside the Book of Acts to confirm the selection of these specific seven men 'full of the Spirit and wisdom'?
Galatians 2:7 - Why does Paul assert distinct missions for himself and Peter when Acts describes overlapping evangelistic activities, creating a potential contradiction?
Why does original sin contradict justice?(3) Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised.--The words cannot well be translated otherwise, but the Greek (literally, men with a foreskin) is somewhat more expressive of scorn than the merely negative form of the English. The same word is commonly used by St. Paul where he discusses the relation between circumcision and uncircumcision ( Romans 2:25-26; Romans 4:9-10; 1Corinthians 7:18-19, et al.) .Verse 3. - Thou wentest in, etc. The circumstance of his eating with Cornelius and his friends is not expressly recorded in Acts 10, but almost necessarily follows from what is there stated. It had been seized upon as the chief sting in their report by those who brought the news to Jerusalem. Observe the total absence of anything like papal domination on the part of Peter.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [and] said,λέγοντες(legontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.“You visitedΕἰσῆλθες(Eisēlthes)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1525:To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.uncircumcisedἀκροβυστίαν(akrobystian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 203:From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person.menἄνδρας(andras)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 435:A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.ate withσυνέφαγες(synephages)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4906:To eat with. From sun and esthio; to take food in company with.them.”αὐτοῖς(autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
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