“And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,”
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him and said,—the 'circumcised believers' (hoi ek peritomēs, 'those from circumcision') represent a constituency concerned with maintaining Jewish identity and law-observance. Their criticism of Peter (diekrithēsan, 'disputed with him') indicates theological conflict over boundary-crossing. The scene anticipates the Jerusalem Council's later, more formal debate.
Church Fathers on Acts 11:2
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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