“But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,”
Starting from the beginning, Peter told them the whole story:—Peter's defense (apologia) reiterates the Caesarea narrative, establishing that his actions were divinely directed. The phrase 'starting from the beginning' (archomenos) suggests systematic, chronological presentation; Peter will make the causal chain evident—vision leads to obedience leads to Gentile inclusion.
Church Fathers on Acts 11:4
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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