American Standard Version
Acts 11:1
1Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Acts 11:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
- New International Version (NIV)The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Context of Acts 11:1
Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
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Ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 11:1
- Acts 8:14Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
- Galatians 1:17neither went I up to Jerusalem to them that were apostles before me: but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned unto Damascus.
- Acts 10:34And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
- Acts 14:27And 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.
- Acts 15:3They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
- Genesis 49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, Until Shiloh come; And unto him shall the obedience of the peoples be.
- Psalms 22:27All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto Jehovah; And all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
- Psalms 96:1Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
- Isaiah 11:10And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.
- Isaiah 32:15until the Spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness become a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be esteemed as a forest.
- Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
- Isaiah 42:1Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
- Isaiah 49:6yea, he saith, It is too light a 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.
- Isaiah 52:10Jehovah hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
- Isaiah 60:3And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
- Isaiah 62:2And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name.
Commentaries on Acts 11:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1And 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.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1And the apostles and brethren - The Christians who Were in Judea. Heard - 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 sensitiveness 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.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Peter's defence. (1-18) The success of the gospel at Antioch. (19-24) The disciples named Christians, Relief sent to Judea. (25-30) Verses 1-18 The imperfect state of human nature strongly appears, when godly persons are displeased even to hear that the word of God has been received, because their own system has not been attended to. And we are too apt to despair of doing good to those who yet, when tried, prove very teachable. It is the bane and damage…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-18Jews traditionally kept themselves separate and did not eat or interact in a social setting with Gentiles (10:28; 22:21–22; see John 4:9, 27; 18:28; Galatians 2:12–14). The Jewish Christians in Jerusalem learned that Gentiles had received the word of God. Then they criticized Peter's unusual actions and asked for an explanation, which Peter provided.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-181-11. the apostles and brethren ... in Judea--rather, "throughout Judea."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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