Acts 11:1

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 brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him, 3saying, “You went to uncircumcised men and shared a meal with them.”

Acts 11:1 word by word

Ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• the apostlesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the apostlesἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• wereεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inκατάkata · according toG2596
• JudeaἸουδαίαIoudaia · JudeaG2449
• heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the Gentilesἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
• hadδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Acts 11:1

• Acts 8:14Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
• Galatians 1:17nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before me, but right away I departed to Arabia, and then returned to Damascus.
• Acts 10:34Then Peter started speaking: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,
• Acts 14:27When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.
• Acts 15:3So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
• Genesis 49:10The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs; the nations will obey him.
• Psalms 22:27Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him! Let all the nations worship you!
• Psalms 96:1Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
• Isaiah 11:10At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.
• Isaiah 32:15This desolation will continue until new life is poured out on us from heaven. Then the desert will become an orchard and the orchard will be considered a forest.
• Isaiah 35:1Let the desert and dry region be happy; let the wilderness rejoice and bloom like a lily!
• Isaiah 42:1“Here is my servant whom I support, my chosen one in whom I take pleasure. I have placed my spirit on him; he will make just decrees for the nations.
• Isaiah 49:6he says, “Is it too insignificant a task for you to be my servant, to reestablish the tribes of Jacob, and restore the remnant of Israel? I will make you a light to the nations, so you can bring my deliverance to the remote regions of the earth.”
• Isaiah 52:10The Lord reveals his royal power in the sight of all the nations; the entire earth sees our God deliver.
• Isaiah 60:3Nations come to your light, kings to your bright light.
• Isaiah 62:2Nations will see your vindication, and all kings your splendor. You will be called by a new name that the Lord himself will give you.

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

Topics related to Acts 11:1

• Gentiles
• Peter

In the dictionaries

• God
• Judea
• Judaea, or Judea
• Judea, Judah
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Word of God
• Arise
• Clean
• Contend
• Peter

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