Acts 11:1

“And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea, etc.] The rest of the twelve apostles, and the private members of the churches that were in Judea, for there were in it now more churches than that at Jerusalem, (<440931>Acts 9:31) heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God; as well as Samaria, (<440814>Acts 8:14) the news by some means or other were quickly brought to them, and no doubt but they also heard that they had received the Holy Ghost, his extraordinary gifts, as well as his special grace, though no mention is made of them.”

“PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM FOR HIS PROCEDURE TOWARDS THE GENTILES. (Acts 11:1-18) the apostles and brethren . . . in Judea--rather, "throughout Judea."”

“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 into the church, would excite attention, and be likely to produce much sensitiveness in regard to the conduct of Peter and those with him. It was so contrary to all the ideas of the Jews, that it is not to be wondered at that it led to contention. return to 'Top of Page'”

“11:1-18 Jews traditionally kept themselves separate and did not eat or associate socially with Gentiles (10:28; 22:21-22; see John 4:9, 27; 18:28; Gal 2:12-14). Therefore, when the Jewish believers in Jerusalem learned that Gentiles had received the word of God, they criticized Peter’s unconventional actions and wanted an explanation, which Peter provided.”

“the apostles: Act 8:14, Act 8:15; Gal 1:17-22 the Gentiles: Act 10:34-38, Act 14:27, Act 15:3; Gen 49:10; Psa 22:27, Psa 96:1-10; Isa 11:10, Isa 32:15; Isa 35:1, Isa 35:2, Isa 42:1, Isa 42:6, Isa 49:6, Isa 52:10, Isa 60:3, Isa 62:2; Jer 16:19; Hos 2:23; Amo 9:11, Amo 9:12; Mic 5:7; Zep 2:11, Zep 3:9; Zac 2:11, Zac 8:20-23; Mal 1:11; Mat 8:11; Mar 16:5; Luk 2:32; Rom 15:7-12 Acts 11:2”