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Acts 11:4

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Berean Standard Bible

But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:

American Standard Version (1901)

But Peter began, and expounded the matter unto them in order, saying,

Bible in Basic English

But Peter gave them an account of it all in order, saying to them,

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Peter began and declared to them the matter in order, saying:

Free Bible Version

Peter began to explain to them everything that had happened.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Peter beganne, and expounded the thing in order to them, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

Plain English Version

Then Peter told them all the things that happened.

Translation for Translators

So Peter began to explain exactly what had happened concerning Cornelius.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Peter started to explain the matter to them in detail; he said,

Noah Webster Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order to them, saying,

World English Bible

But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And Peter having begun, did expound to them in order saying,

Context

Peter’s Report at Jerusalem

³and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.”⁴But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:⁵“I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision of something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came right down to me.

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Summary

In Acts 11:4, Peter explains his actions to the circumcised believers in Jerusalem regarding his interaction with Gentiles. This verse highlights the initial tension and misunderstanding between Jewish and Gentile believers, emphasizing the need for unity and mutual understanding within the early Christian community. Peter's explanation serves to bridge the gap and demonstrate God's inclusive plan of salvation for all people, regardless of their background. It showcases the transformative power of the gospel in breaking down barriers and fostering reconciliation among diverse groups of believers. Acts 11:4 ultimately underscores the importance of embracing diversity and unity in Christ's body, reflecting God's heart for all nations to be part of His kingdom.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order - Εξετιθετο αυτοις καθεξης. This is the very style of St. Luke; see his Gospel, Luk 1:3. To remove their prejudice, and to give them the fullest reasons for his conduct, he thought it best to give them a simple relation of the whole affair; which he does, as we have seen in the preceding chapter, with a few additional circumstances here. See the notes before.

Acts 11:4

Peter’s Report at Jerusalem

³and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.”⁴But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:⁵“I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision of something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came right down to me.

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Berean Standard Bible

But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:

American Standard Version (1901)

But Peter began, and expounded the matter unto them in order, saying,

Bible in Basic English

But Peter gave them an account of it all in order, saying to them,

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Peter began and declared to them the matter in order, saying:

Free Bible Version

Peter began to explain to them everything that had happened.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Peter beganne, and expounded the thing in order to them, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

Plain English Version

Then Peter told them all the things that happened.

Translation for Translators

So Peter began to explain exactly what had happened concerning Cornelius.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Peter started to explain the matter to them in detail; he said,

Noah Webster Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order to them, saying,

World English Bible

But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And Peter having begun, did expound to them in order saying,