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Acts 11:2

SimonJerusalem

1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

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

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

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BSB
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him
KJV
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
WEB
When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,
ASV
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
DARBY
and when Peter went up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision contended with him,
BLB
And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision began contending with him,
ÅB
Da nå Peter kom opp til Jerusalem, gikk de av omskjærelsen i rette med ham og sa:
OTB
Da Peter dro opp til Jerusalem, tok de jødiske troende opp saken med ham,
B1930
Da nu Peter kom op til Jerusalem, gikk de av omskjærelsen i rette med ham og sa:

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Cross references

  • Acts 10:45

    And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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  • Acts 15:1

    And certain men which came down from Judæa taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

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  • Galatians 2:12–14

    For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

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  • Acts 21:20–23

    And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

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  • Acts 10:9

    On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

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  • Acts 15:5

    But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

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