Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Starting from the beginning, Peter told them the whole story: New Living Translation Then Peter told them exactly what had happened. English Standard Version But Peter began and explained it to them in order: Berean Standard Bible But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events: Berean Literal Bible Now Peter having begun, set forth to them in order, saying, King James Bible But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, New King James Version But Peter explained it to them in order from the beginning, saying: New American Standard Bible But Peter began and explained at length to them in an orderly sequence, saying, NASB 1995 But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying, NASB 1977 But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying, Legacy Standard Bible But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying, Amplified Bible But Peter began [at the beginning] and explained [the events] to them step by step, saying, Christian Standard Bible Peter began to explain to them step by step, Holman Christian Standard Bible Peter began to explain to them in an orderly sequence, saying: “ American Standard Version But Peter began, and expounded the matter unto them in order, saying, Contemporary English Version Then Peter told them exactly what had happened: English Revised Version But Peter began, and expounded the matter unto them in order, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Peter began to explain to them point by point what had happened. He said, Good News Translation So Peter gave them a complete account of what had happened from the very beginning: International Standard Version Then Peter began to explain to them point by point what had happened. He said, Majority Standard Bible But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events: NET Bible But Peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying, New Heart English Bible But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying, Webster's Bible Translation But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order to them, saying, Weymouth New Testament Peter, however, explained the whole matter to them from the beginning. World English Bible But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Peter having begun, set [it] forth to them in order, saying, Berean Literal Bible Now Peter having begun, set forth to them in order, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Peter having begun, did expound to them in order saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Peter having begun, set forth to them in order, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Peter began and declared to them the matter in order, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And Peter began to explain to them, in an orderly manner, saying: New American Bible Peter began and explained it to them step by step, saying, New Revised Standard Version Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Simon began to recite the facts one after another, saying, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Shimeon interjected, in order to say to them: NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Peter began, and laid the matter before them in order, saying: Godbey New Testament And Peter beginning expounded unto them consecutively, saying, Haweis New Testament Then Peter taking up the matter from the beginning, explained it to them regularly, saying, Mace New Testament but Peter represented the whole affair to them, Weymouth New Testament Peter, however, explained the whole matter to them from the beginning. Worrell New Testament But Peter, beginning at the first, was explaining it to them in order, saying, Worsley New Testament But Peter began and laid the matter in order before them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter's Report at Jerusalem…3and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.” 4But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events: 5“I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision of something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came right down to me.… Cross References Acts 10:9-16 The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. / He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. / He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. ... Acts 10:28 He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Acts 10:44-48 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ... Acts 15:7-9 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. Acts 15:14 Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. Acts 15:19 It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Acts 22:17-21 Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ... Acts 26:12-18 In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. / About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. / We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ ... Galatians 2:11-14 When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ... Matthew 16:18-19 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. / I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Treasury of Scripture But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order to them, saying, Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. Joshua 22:21-31 Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel, … Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Jump to Previous Account Beginning Begun Explain Explained Expound Expounded Forth However Matter Order Orderly Peter Precisely Proceeded Rehearsed Speaking WholeJump to Next Account Beginning Begun Explain Explained Expound Expounded Forth However Matter Order Orderly Peter Precisely Proceeded Rehearsed Speaking WholeActs 11 1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,5. makes his defense; 18. which is accepted. 19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, 22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them. 26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch. 27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine. But Peter began The phrase "But Peter began" indicates a pivotal moment where Peter takes the initiative to address the concerns of the Jewish believers in Jerusalem. The Greek word for "began" is "archomai," which implies a deliberate and thoughtful start. This is not a hasty or defensive reaction but a measured response. Peter, as a leader among the apostles, understands the importance of clear communication and seeks to provide a comprehensive account. This reflects the responsibility of Christian leaders to address misunderstandings with patience and clarity. and explained to them the whole sequence of events Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. began Ἀρξάμενος (Arxamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. [and] explained ἐξετίθετο (exetitheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1620: From ek and tithemi; to expose; figuratively, to declare. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the whole sequence of events: καθεξῆς (kathexēs) Adverb Strong's 2517: From kata and hexes; thereafter, i.e. Consecutively; as a noun a subsequent person or time. 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