Acts 11:23

Translations

Modern

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Traditional

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Literal

…who, having come and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced and was exhorting all to abide in the Lord with resolute purpose of heart.

Latin

Qui cum pervenisset, et vidisset gratiam Dei, gavisus est: et hortabatur omnes in proposito cordis permanere in Domino:

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English

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

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 Following Jesus The Growth of the Church

Events

Disciples first called Christiansc. AD 40

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1 John 2:28
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Acts 13:43
After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Deuteronomy 30:20
…and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
2 Timothy 3:10
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Joshua 23:8
Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.
Acts 20:24
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Deuteronomy 10:20
You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.
Colossians 1:6
…that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
John 8:31–32
So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
2 Peter 1:4–9
Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Glossary

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

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Disciples First Called Christians In Conversion is of Grace Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Faith in Christ: The People of Antioch Grace: Manifestation of, in Others, a Cause of Gladness Joy of Barnabas, when he Saw the Success of the Gospel at Antioch (In Syria) Ministers: Faithful: Barnabas Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Paul and Barnabas Righteous: Described Steadfastness: should be Manifested in Cleaving to God Union with Christ: Saints: Exhorted to Maintain

Acts 11:23

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