Acts 11:1

1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

Acts 11:1 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 11:1

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea
The rest of the twelve apostles, and the private members of the churches that were in Judea, for there were in it now more churches than that at Jerusalem, ( Acts 9:31 )

heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God;
as well as Samaria, ( Acts 8:14 ) the news by some means or other were quickly brought to them, and no doubt but they also heard that they had received the Holy Ghost, his extraordinary gifts, as well as his special grace, though no mention is made of them.

Acts 11:1 In-Context

1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

2 When Peter was come up to Jerusalem, those that were of the circumcision contended with him,

3 saying, Why didst thou go in to men uncircumcised and eat with them?

4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

5 I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a rapture of understanding I saw a vision: A certain vessel descended like a great sheet let down from heaven by the four corners, and it came unto me,