Peter Reports to the Church
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Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
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And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, a those of the circumcision contended with him,
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saying, b "You went in to uncircumcised men c and ate with them!"
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But Peter explained it to them d in order from the beginning, saying:
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e "I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, an object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me.
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"When I observed it intently and considered, I saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air.
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"And I heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter; kill and eat.'
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"But I said, 'Not so, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.'
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"But the voice answered me again from heaven, 'What God has cleansed you must not call common.'
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"Now this was done three times, and all were drawn up again into heaven.
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"At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea.
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"Then f the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover g these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man's house.
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h "And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, 'Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter,
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'who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.'
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"And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, i as upon us at the beginning.
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"Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, j 'John indeed baptized with water, but k you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
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l "If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, m who was I that I could withstand God?"
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When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, n "Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life."
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Cross References
Acts 10:45
And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.
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Cross References
Matthew 9:11
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?
Acts 10:28
Then he said to them, "You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
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Cross References
Galatians 2:12
For before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
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Cross References
Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus.
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Cross References
Acts 10:9
The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.
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Cross References
John 16:13
However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
Acts 10:19
While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you.
Acts 15:7
And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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Cross References
Acts 10:23
Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
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Cross References
Acts 10:30
So Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing.
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Cross References
Acts 2:1 - 4
When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Acts 15:7 - 9
And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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Cross References
Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance...
Mark 1:8
"I indeed baptized you with water, but He will ...
John 1:26
John answered them, saying, "I baptize with wat...
John 1:33
"I did not know Him, but He who sent me to bapt...
Acts 1:5
"for John truly baptized with water, but you sh...
Acts 19:4
Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a ba...
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Cross References
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring.
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Cross References
Acts 15:8
So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us.
Acts 15:9
And made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
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Cross References
Acts 10:47
"Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
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Cross References
Isaiah 42:1
Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One ...
Isaiah 42:6
I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, ...
Isaiah 49:6
Indeed He says, 'It is too small a thing that Y...
Luke 2:32
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, An...
John 11:52
And not for that nation only, but also that He ...
Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Gre...
Romans 10:13
For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shal...
Romans 15:9
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for His...
Romans 15:16
That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to t...
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