## Now … ##

This marks a new part of the story.

## who were in Judea  ##

"who were in the province of Judea"

## had received the word of God ##

This is an expression for the Gentiles believing the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit coming upon them and being baptized. (see [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## When Peter had come up to Jerusalem ##

Jerusalem is located on a hill.

## circumcision group ##

These were a group of Jews who taught that all Christ's followers had to be circumcised and follow the law of Moses.

## criticised him ##

"they were taking issue with him"

## ate with them ##

It was against the jewish law for circumcised men to eat with uncircumcised men.