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Acts 11:3

Acts 11:3
Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised , and didst eat with them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Saying, thou wentest into men uncircumcised,.... Into the houses of such, and lodged with them, and familiarly conversed with them:

and didst eat with them; which, according to the traditions of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 11:1-18

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised The expression shews the strength of feeling against what Peter had done. The men with whom he had mixed are not called Gentiles, but the uncircumcised, the word…