Acts 11:30

Acts 11:30 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
• New International Version (NIV)This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
• New King James Version (NKJV)This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Context of Acts 11:30

28One of them was named Agabus. Through the Spirit Agabus predicted that a severe famine would affect the entire world. This happened while Claudius was emperor. 29All the disciples in Antioch decided to contribute whatever they could afford to help the believers living in Judea. The disciples did this and sent their contribution with Barnabas and Saul to the leaders ⌞in Jerusalem⌟.

Acts 11:30 word by word

ὃ καὶ ἐποίησαν ἀποστείλαντες πρὸς τοὺς πρεσβυτέρους διὰ χειρὸς Βαρναβᾶ καὶ Σαύλου.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• they didποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• and sent itἀποστέλλωapostellō · to sendG649
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• the eldersπρεσβύτεροςpresbuteros · elder (leader)G4245
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the handsχείρcheir · handG5495
• of BarnabasΒαρνάβαςBarnabas · BarnabasG921
• SaulΣαῦλοςSaulos · SaulG4569

Cross-references for Acts 11:30

• Acts 14:23They had the disciples in each church choose spiritual leaders, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted the leaders to the Lord in whom they believed.
• Acts 15:4The church in Jerusalem, the apostles, and the spiritual leaders welcomed Paul and Barnabas when they arrived. Paul and Barnabas reported everything that God had done through them.
• Acts 16:4As they went through the cities, they told people about the decisions that the apostles and spiritual leaders in Jerusalem had made for the people.
• Acts 20:17From Miletus Paul sent messengers to the city of Ephesus and called the spiritual leaders of the church to meet with him ⌞in Miletus⌟.
• 1 Timothy 5:17Give double honor to spiritual leaders who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.
• James 5:14If you are sick, call for the church leaders. Have them pray for you and anoint you with olive oil in the name of the Lord.
• 1 Peter 5:1I appeal to your spiritual leaders. I make this appeal as a spiritual leader who also witnessed Christ’s sufferings and will share in the glory that will be revealed.
• Acts 12:25After Barnabas and Saul delivered the contribution ⌞to the leaders in Jerusalem⌟, they returned ⌞to Antioch⌟ from Jerusalem. They brought John Mark with them.
• 1 Corinthians 16:3When I come, I will give letters of introduction to the people whom you choose. You can send your gift to Jerusalem with them.
• 2 Corinthians 8:17He accepted my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.

Commentaries on Acts 11:30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30And sent it to the elders - These probably mean those who first believed on Christ crucified, either of the seventy disciples mentioned Luke, Luke 10:1, or the one hundred and twenty mentioned, Acts 1:15, or the seven deacons, Acts 6:5. Some have divided the primitive disciples into three classes: The , those who were eye witnesses. The , those who were the first fruits, or converts of the apostles' preaching. The , those who were the successors of the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30Sent it to the elders - Greek: to the presbyters. This is the first mention which we have in the New Testament of elders, or presbyters, in the Christian church. The word literally denotes “aged men,” but in the Jewish synagogue it was merely a name of office. It is clear, however, I think, that the elders of the Jewish synagogue here are not included, for the relief Was intended for the “brethren” (Acts 11:29); that is, the Christians who were at…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-30Verses 25-30 Hitherto the followers of Christ were called disciples, that is, learners, scholars; but from that time they were called Christians. The proper meaning of this name is, a follower of Christ; it denotes one who, from serious thought, embraces the religion of Christ, believes his promises, and makes it his chief care to shape his life by Christ's precepts and example. Hence it is plain that multitudes take the name of Christian to whom it does…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30This is the first mention in the book of Acts of elders as officers in the Christian church (see also 14:23; 15:2–23; 16:4; 20:17–35; 21:18; compare 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3030. sent it to the elders--an office well known to be borrowed from the synagogue; after the model of which, and not at all of the temple, the Christian Churches were constituted by the apostles. by the hands of Barnabas and Saul--This was Saul's Second Visit to Jerusalem after his conversion.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 11:30

• Alms
• Antioch
• Barnabas
• Beneficence
• Church
• Elder
• Paul
• Poor
• Righteousness

In the dictionaries

• Barnabas
• Saul
• Paul, Saul
• Antioch
• Arise
• Contend
• Rehearse
• Acts of the Apostles
• Bishop
• Chronology of the New Testament

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