Acts 11:30

The Church at Antioch · Acts 11:19–30
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Translations

Modern
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
Traditional
Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Literal
…which also they did, having sent it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Latin
…quod et fecerunt, mittentes ad seniores per manus Barnabæ et Sauli.

Original

Greek
English
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

Notes

This 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).

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 Church Leaders Famine

Events

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

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) Elder Letter to the Galatians Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Presbyter Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

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