The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed. They were amazed that the Holy Spirit was poured out (given) to the non-Jewish people too.
Colossians 4:11 - Easy To Read Version Jesus (the one that is also called Justus) also says hello. These are the only Jewish believers who work with me for the kingdom of God. They have been a comfort to me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And [greetings also from] Jesus, who is called Justus. These [Hebrew Christians] alone of the circumcision are among my fellow workers for [the extension of] God's kingdom, and they have proved a relief and a comfort to me. American Standard Version (1901) and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me. Common English Bible Jesus, called Justus, also says hello. These are my only fellow workers for God’s kingdom who are Jewish converts. They have been an encouragement to me. Catholic Public Domain Version and Jesus, who is called Justus, and those who are of the circumcision. These alone are my assistants, unto the kingdom of God; they have been a consolation to me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version 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. |
The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed. They were amazed that the Holy Spirit was poured out (given) to the non-Jewish people too.
But when Peter came to Jerusalem, some Jewish believers {\cf2\super [219]} argued with him.
Say hello to Priscilla and Aquila. They work together with me in Christ Jesus.
And Abraham is also the father of people that have been circumcised. But it is not their circumcision that makes Abraham their father. He is their father only if they live following the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
We are workers together with God. So we beg you: Don’t let the grace (kindness) that you received from God be for nothing.
You were born non-Jews. You are the people the Jews call “uncircumcised. {\cf2\super [8]} ” Those Jews who call you “uncircumcised” call themselves “circumcised. {\cf2\super [9]} ” (Their circumcision {\cf2\super [10]} is only something they themselves do on their bodies.)
And because you serve faithfully with me, my friend, I ask you to help these women do this. These women served with me in telling people the Good News. {\cf2\super [21]} They served together with Clement and the other people who worked with me. Their names are written in the book of life. {\cf2\super [22]}
Tychicus is my dear brother in Christ. He is a faithful helper and he serves the Lord with me. He will tell you all the things that are happening to me.
So, brothers and sisters, we are comforted about you, because of your faith. We have much trouble and suffering, but still we are comforted.
There are many people who refuse to obey—people who talk about worthless things and lead other people into the wrong way. I am talking mostly about those people who say that all non-Jewish people must be circumcised. {\cf2\super [6]}