Acts 11:2
Good News Translation
When Peter went to Jerusalem, those who were in favor of circumcising Gentiles criticized him, saying,

New Revised Standard Version
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him,

Contemporary English Version
So when Peter came to Jerusalem, some of the Jewish followers started arguing with him. They wanted Gentile followers to be circumcised, and

New American Bible
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem the circumcised believers confronted him,

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

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Acts 10:9,45 And on the next day, whilst they were going on their journey and drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of the house to pray, about the sixth hour. . . .

Acts 15:1,5 And some, coming down from Judea, taught the brethren: That, except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved. . . .

Acts 21:20-23 But they hearing it, glorified God and said to him: Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews that have believed: and they are all zealous for the law. . . .

Galatians 2:12-14 For before that some came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them who were of the circumcision. . . .

Context
Peter's Report at Jerusalem
1And the apostles and brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3Saying: Why didst thou go in to men uncircumcised and didst eat with them?…
Cross References
Acts 10:45
And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

Galatians 2:12
For before that some came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them who were of the circumcision.

Colossians 4:11
And Jesus that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision. These only are my helpers, in the kingdom of God: who have been a comfort to me.

Titus 1:10
For there are also many disobedient, vain talkers and seducers: especially they who are of the circumcision.

Acts 11:1
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