Acts 11:2
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 11
“And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,”Acts 11:2
What Does Acts 11:2 Mean?
Acts 11:2 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Acts 11:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 4:11“And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”Galatians 2:12“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.”Acts 10:45“And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Titus 1:10“For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:”Joshua 22:12“And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them.”Joshua 22:22“The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)”Matthew 20:11“And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,”Acts 10:9“On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:”Acts 10:28“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.”Acts 15:1“And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.”Acts 21:20“And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:”1 Thessalonians 2:16“Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.”1 Samuel 17:29“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”Acts 15:5“But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”
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