Acts 11:21

Translations

Modern

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Traditional

And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

Literal

And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number, having believed, turned to the Lord.

Latin

Et erat manus Domini cum eis: multusque numerus credentium conversus est ad Dominum.

Original

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English

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Notes

Acts 11:21–24

As with the household of Cornelius, many Gentiles believed in Jesus. The growth of Christian faith among Gentiles had to remain in harmony with the church at Jerusalem. So, the Jerusalem Christians sent Barnabas to Antioch to oversee the developments there. Barnabas could see that God’s blessing was on what was happening, so he supported it with joy.

Acts 11:19–26

After Stephen's death, persecution forced Christians to move to other areas (8:1–3). They traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch.
Antioch in Syria was a busy, diverse city. It was the third-largest city in the Roman Empire, after Rome and Alexandria. Antioch played a key role in spreading the Christian message to non-Jewish people.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Simon Peter Stephen Following Jesus The Grace of God The Growth of the Church

Events

Disciples first called Christiansc. AD 40

Related verses

Luke 1:66
And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
Acts 2:47
…praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 5:14
Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.
Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Isaiah 59:1
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
…because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
Acts 9:35
…and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
1 Corinthians 3:6–7
I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.
1 Thessalonians 1:9–10
For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
Nehemiah 2:8
And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.
Nehemiah 2:18
I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.
Acts 26:18–20
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Conversion Gospel Judaizers Lucius Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Afflictions Made Beneficial in Furthering the Gospel Antioch: A City of Syria: Disciples First Called Christians In Church: Membership In Conversion is of Grace Conversion is the Result of Faith Faith in Christ Is: Followed by Conversion Faith in Christ Is: The Work of God Faith: Faith in Christ: The People of Antioch Hand was with the early Christians Hands Jerusalem: Disciples Persecuted and Dispersed From Persecution of the Righteous: Diffuses the Gospel Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost

Acts 11:21

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