3Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
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And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
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.
And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-18)The preaching of the gospel to Cornelius was a thing which we poor sinners of the Gentiles have reason to reflect upon with a great deal of joy and thankfulness; for it was the bringing of light to us who sat in darkness. Now it being so great a surprize to the believing as well as the unbelieving Jews, it is worth while to enquire how it was received, and what comments were made upon it. And here…
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