Theophylact of Ohrid, on Acts 11:4

“But Peter began and declared to them the matter in order, saying:”

“Peter did not dwell on this trifle, but based himself on what was of great importance. If, he says, they received the Spirit, then how could one not impart this to them? By this defense he shows that he is in no way at fault, but the author of everything and in all things is God, to Whom he attributes all. Because, he says, He showed the vessel, and I objected to Him. And again He spoke, and I did not obey even then. The Spirit commanded me to go. I went without haste, and did not immediately perform the baptism, but again the Spirit accomplished everything.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.