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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.