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.
Acts 14:27 in other translations
| BSB | When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. |
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| WEB | When they had arrived and had gathered the assembly together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations. |
| ASV | And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles. |
| YLT | and having come and gathered together the assembly, they declared as many things as God did with them, and that He did open to the nations a door of faith; |
| DARBY | And having arrived, and having brought together the assembly, they related to them all that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations. |
| BBE | And when they came there, and had got the church together, they gave them an account of all the things which God had done through them, and how he had made open a door of faith to the Gentiles. |
| Webster | And when they had come, and had assembled the church, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. |
What does Acts 14:27 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
All that God had done, etc. In protecting, guarding them, etc. All was traced to God.
Had opened the door of faith. Had furnished an opportunity of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, 1Cor 16:9, 2Cor 2:12.
(c) "rehearsed all that God" Acts 15:4 (d) "opened the door of faith" 1Cor 16:9
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 14:19-28
See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul, in a popular tumult. So strong is the bent of the corrupt and carnal heart, that as it is with great difficulty that men are kept back from evil on one side, so it is with great ease they are persuaded to evil on the other side. If Paul would have been Mercury, he might have been worshipped; but if he will be a faithful…
Acts 14:27 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 14:27
- 1 Corinthians 16:9
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
- Acts 15:12
Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
- Colossians 4:3
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
- 2 Corinthians 2:12
Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,
- 1 Corinthians 5:4
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
- John 9:10
Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
- Revelation 3:7-8
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
- Acts 11:18
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
- 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. …
- 1 Corinthians 11:18
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
- Acts 21:19-22
And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
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Context
- Acts 14:26
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
- 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.
- Acts 14:28
And there they abode long time with the disciples.
Acts 14:27 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y habiendo llegado, y reunido la iglesia, relataron cuán grandes cosas había Dios hecho con ellos, y cómo había abierto á los Gentiles la puerta de la fe. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et, étant arrivés, et ayant réuni l’assemblée, ils racontèrent toutes les choses que Dieu avait faites avec eux, et comment il avait ouvert aux nations la porte de la foi. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Als sie aber angekommen waren und die Versammlung zusammengebracht hatten, erzählten sie alles, was Gott mit ihnen getan, und daß er den Nationen eine Tür des Glaubens aufgetan habe. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Morati sunt autem tempus non modicum cum discipulis. |