Acts 11:29

Translations

Modern

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Traditional

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea:

Literal

And the disciples, as anyone was prospered, each of them determined to send for ministry to the brothers dwelling in Judea,

Latin

Discipuli autem, prout quis habebat, proposuerunt singuli in ministerium mittere habitantibus in Judæa fratribus:

Original

Greek

English

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Notes

Acts 11:29–30

Agabus's prophecy resulted in the Christians in Antioch helping the Jewish Christians in Judea. They gave as much as they could and trusted the funds to Barnabas and Saul. This act of love and support showed the difference Jesus had made in their lives. Saul (also called Paul) mentions this visit in his letter to the Galatians (Galatians 2:1–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Simon Peter Christian Giving Church Leaders Famine

Events

Disciples first called Christiansc. AD 40

Related verses

2 Corinthians 8:12–14
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
1 Corinthians 16:1–2
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
2 Corinthians 8:2–4
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
1 Corinthians 13:5
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
Romans 15:25–27
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
Hebrews 13:5–6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
2 Corinthians 9:1–2
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
Acts 11:1
The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Acts 4:34
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,
Luke 12:29–33
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
Nehemiah 5:8
…and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling your own brothers, that they may be sold back to us!” But they remained silent, for they could find nothing to say.

Places

Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Letter to the Galatians Peter, the Apostle Poor, the Presbyter Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Antioch: A City of Syria: Disciples First Called Christians In Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Elder in the Christian Church Liberality in Antioch (Of Syria) Liberality: Church of Antioch Paul: Conveys the Contributions of the Christians in Antioch to the Christians in Jerusalem Poor: Kindness to Congregations Poor: Kindness to The Congregation at Antioch (In Syria) Righteousness: Fruits of The Poor: Regard For: Church at Antioch

Acts 11:29

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