The mention of circumcision serves to highlight the fact that Cornelius is included in God’s church without any need for circumcision (only baptism).1 It draws attention to the contrast between him, coming from a Gentile background, and the men from Joppa, who come from an old covenant, Jewish background.
45 Tous les fidèles circoncis qui étaient venus avec Pierre furent étonnés de ce que le don du Saint-Esprit était aussi répandu sur les païens.