Acts 11:2 bbe — And when Peter came to Jerusalem, those who kept the rule of circumcision had an argument with him,

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"And when Peter came to Jerusalem, those who kept the rule of circumcision had an argument with him,"

— Acts 11:2, Bible in Basic English

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“And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,”
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Acts 11 — Context

Now the Apostles and the brothers who were in Judaea had news that the word of God had been given to the Gentiles.

And when Peter came to Jerusalem, those who kept the rule of circumcision had an argument with him,

Saying, You went to men without circumcision, and took food with them.

But Peter gave them an account of it all in order, saying to them,

I was in the town of Joppa, at prayer: and falling into a deep sleep, I saw in a vision a vessel like a great cloth let down from heaven, and it came down to me:

Acts 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:2 say?

Acts 11:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when Peter came to Jerusalem, those who kept the rule of circumcision had an argument with him,”

Where is Acts 11:2 in the Bible?

Acts 11:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 2.

Who wrote Acts?

Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.

What is the book of Acts about?

Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.

What are the major themes of Acts?

Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 11:2.

What translation should I read Acts 11:2 in?

Acts 11:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Acts 11:2?

Acts 11:2 reads (BBE): “And when Peter came to Jerusalem, those who kept the rule of circumcision had an argument with him,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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