Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The Jerusalem believers respond to Peter’s report of the Gentile conversion at Caesarea. They stop arguing after recognizing God’s direct intervention among the uncircumcised.

The words — ἡσύχασαν (hēsuchasan) means “they were silent,” ending the debate. ἐδόξασαν (edoxasan) translates “they glorified,” directing praise to God for His action.

The thread — The expansion of God’s covenant blessings to Gentiles aligns with Romans 10:12 and Ezekiel 36:26. These passages trace the biblical movement from particular election to universal provision.

Why it lands — The text records the believers’ silence and declaration that God granted Gentiles repentance to life. It requires readers to abandon human boundaries when God’s action contradicts them.

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The Greek words

King James Version

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Cross-references

Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Acts 20:21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
Acts 5:31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
Jeremiah 31:18 I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.
Ephesians 3:5 which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.