Acts 11:17

Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 11:17

BSB
So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?"
AKJV
For as much then as God gave them the like gift as he did to us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?
CPDV
Therefore, if God gave them the same grace, as also to us, who have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I would be able to prohibit God?"
ERV
If then God gave unto them the like gift as he did also unto us, when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I could withstand God?
NHEB
If then God gave to them the same gift as us, when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I could withstand God?"
SMT
If therefore God gave the like gift to them as also to us, having believed in the Lord Jesus Christ; how was I able to hinder God.

Commentary for Acts 11:17

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Overview of Acts 11:17
Summary
Peter concludes God's gift makes opposition impossible
Place
Caesarea
Event
Peter justifies accepting Gentiles
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching