--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ACT11.2 And when Peter was come up to…" description: "\"“ACT11.2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, ACT11.3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncirc..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/190/anonymous-1_quote_act11-2-and-when-peter-was-come-up-to-je_1975553.jpg" --- # ACT11.2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that… ![“ACT11.2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, ACT11.3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/190/anonymous-1_quote_act11-2-and-when-peter-was-come-up-to-je_1975553.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/190/anonymous-1_quote_act11-2-and-when-peter-was-come-up-to-je_1975553.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/190/anonymous-1_quote_act11-2-and-when-peter-was-come-up-to-je_1975553.jpg) > ““ACT11.2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,  ACT11.3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Peter defends eating with non‑Jewish people, challenging cultural boundaries. **In simple terms:** Peter supports inclusion despite traditional rules. Key Takeaway Embrace inclusivity beyond cultural norms. Themes inclusion tradition conflict Mood thoughtful serious Type scriptural ethical When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - social integration - community building Key Concepts cultural relativism religious law Questions to Reflect On - What boundaries should be re‑examined? - How does inclusion reshape community? 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