“And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.”
The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.—news travels from Caesarea back to Jerusalem; the entire Judean church learns that Gentiles have received the gospel. The phrase 'also had received' (kai ta ethnē exedexanto) emphasizes parity: Gentiles receive the same word as Jews. The information's swift dissemination shows early Christian networks of communication.
Church Fathers on Acts 11:1
And the Apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter had come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, saying, You went in to men uncircumcised, and ate with them. Acts 11:1-3 After such great things, they of the circumcision contended: not the Apostles; God forbid! It means, they took no small offense. And see what they allege. They do not say, Why did you preach? But, Why…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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