language for ceasing their arguing. They shut up. They no longer disputed with Peter. They quit making accusations. This denotes that Peter won the argument. • The adoration in the conclusion. “Glorified God” (Acts 11:18). The proof that “held their peace” means they were convinced that Peter was right is in the fact that they “glorified God.” To glorify God here meant that the contenders had to eat some humble pie and admit their actions and accusations simply were not justified. • The acquiescing