And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
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Barnes' Notes
And the apostles and brethren - The Christians who Were in Judea. Heard ... - So extraordinary an occurrence as that at Caesarea, the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles, and their reception…
Adam Clarke
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea - According to Calmet, Judea is here put in opposition to Caesarea, which, though situated in Palestine, passed for a Greek city, being principally…
The preaching of the gospel to Cornelius was a thing which we poor sinners of the Gentiles have reason to reflect upon with a great deal of joy and thankfulness; for it was the bringing of light to us…
Cambridge Bible
Act 11:1-18. The Judæo-Christians blame Peter. He makes his defence at Jerusalem
1. the apostles and brethren … heard The news reached them before the return of St Peter to Jerusalem.
that the…
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