Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Acts 11:1 in other translations
| BSB | The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. |
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| WEB | Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. |
| ASV | Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. |
| YLT | And the apostles and the brethren who are in Judea heard that also the nations did receive the word of God, |
| DARBY | And the apostles and the brethren who were in Judaea heard that the nations also had received the word of God; |
| BBE | Now the Apostles and the brothers who were in Judaea had news that the word of God had been given to the Gentiles. |
| Webster | And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. |
What does Acts 11:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 11:1-11
Ac 11:1-18. Peter Vindicates Himself before the Church in Jerusalem for His Procedure towards the Gentiles.
1-11. the apostles and brethren ... in Judea--rather, "throughout Judea."Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Verse 1. And the apostles and brethren. The Christians who were in Judea.
Heard, etc. So extraordinary an occurrence as that at Caesarea, the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles, and their reception into the church, would excite attention, and be likely to produce much sensibility in regard to the conduct of Peter and those with him. It was so contrary to all the ideas of the Jews, that it is not to be wondered at that it led to contention.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
Peter returns to Jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the Gentiles, Rom 8:1-3. He defends himself by relating at large the whole business concerning Cornelius, Rom 8:4-17. His defense is accepted, and the whole Church glorifies God for having granted unto the Gentiles repentance unto life, Rom 8:18. An account of the proceedings of those who were scattered abroad by the persecution that was raised about Stephen; and how they had spread the Gospel among the circumcision, in Phoenice, Cyprus, and Antioch, Rom 8:19-21. The Church at Jerusalem, hearing of this, sends Barnabas to confirm them in the faith, Rom 8:22, Rom 8:23. His character, Rom 8:24. He goes to Tarsus to seek Saul, whom he brings to Antioch, where the disciples are first called Christians, Rom 8:25, Rom 8:26. Certain prophets foretell the dearth which afterwards took place in the reign of the Emperor Claudias, Rom 8:27, Rom 8:28. The disciples send relief to their poor brethren to Judea, by the hands of Barnabas and Saul, Rom 8:29, Rom 8:30. Verse 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea - According to Calmet, Judea is here put in opposition to Caesarea, which, though situated in Palestine, passed for a Greek city, being principally inhabited by Pagans, Greeks, or Syrians.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 11:1-18
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Acts 11:1 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 11:1
- Psalms 22:27
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
- Malachi 1:11
For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.
- Romans 15:7-12
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. …
- Isaiah 32:15
Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.
- Acts 14:27
And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
- Isaiah 49:6
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
- Zechariah 8:20-23
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also. Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
- Galatians 1:17-22
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother. Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. …
- Acts 15:3
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
- Isaiah 11:10
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
- Acts 8:14-15
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
- Jeremiah 16:19
O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
5 makes his defence;
18 which is accepted.
19 The gospel being spread in Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, Barnabas is sent to confirm them.
26 The disciples there are first called Christians.
27 They send relief to the brethren in Judea in time of famine.
the apostles.
8:14,15; Ga 1:17-22
the Gentiles.
10:34-38; 14:27; 15:3; Ge 49:10; Ps 22:27; 96:1-10; Isa 11:10; 32:15
Isa 35:1,2; 42:1,6; 49:6; 52:10; 60:3; 62:2; Jer 16:19; Ho 2:23
Am 9:11,12; Mic 5:7; Zep 2:11; 3:9; Zec 2:11; 8:20-23; Mal 1:11
Mt 8:11; Mr 16:5; Lu 2:32; Ro 15:7-12
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Context
- Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
- Acts 11:2
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
Acts 11:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y OYERON los apóstoles y los hermanos que estaban en Judea, que también los Gentiles habían recibido la palabra de Dios. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Or les apôtres et les frères qui étaient en Judée apprirent que les nations aussi avaient reçu la parole de Dieu. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Die Apostel aber und die Brüder, die in Judäa waren, hörten, daß auch die Nationen das Wort Gottes angenommen hätten; |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Audierunt autem Apostoli et fratres qui erant in Judæa, quoniam et gentes receperunt verbum Dei. |