Acts 11:1

Jerusalem church questions Peter

1 The apostles and the brothers and sisters throughout Judea heard that even the Gentiles had welcomed God's word.

Acts 11:1 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 11:1

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea
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, ( Acts 9:31 )

heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God;
as well as Samaria, ( 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.

Acts 11:1 In-Context

1 The apostles and the brothers and sisters throughout Judea heard that even the Gentiles had welcomed God's word.

2 When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him.

3 They accused him, "You went into the home of the uncircumcised and ate with them!"

4 Step-by-step, Peter explained what had happened.

5 "I was in the city of Joppa praying when I had a visionary experience. In my vision, I saw something like a large linen sheet being lowered from heaven by its four corners. It came all the way down to me.