Acts 11
Peter's Report to the Church
1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:27, Isaiah 32:15, Malachi 1:11
2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, References Peter: Acts 10:45
3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. Parallel theme: Acts 10:28, Luke 15:2, Galatians 2:12
4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. Parallel theme: Luke 4:20
7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.
8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. References Lord: Hosea 9:3, Romans 14:14. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 7:14
9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. Parallel theme: Acts 15:9
10 And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)..
11 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.
12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:
13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. Word: Acts 10:22. Parallel theme: Acts 2:39, 10:2, 10:6, 16:15, Genesis 17:7, Psalms 103:17, 112:2, Proverbs 20:7, John 20:31 +5
15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?
18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
The Church in Antioch
19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). to none but unto the Jews only.
20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus. Parallel theme: Acts 2:10, 6:9, 13:1, Matthew 27:32, Ephesians 3:8
21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
23 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. References God: Acts 14:22. References Lord: 1 Corinthians 15:58. Grace: Acts 13:43, 14:26, 20:24, Colossians 1:6. Parallel theme: Matthew 16:24, John 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:10, 1 John 2:28 +5
24 For he was a good man, and full of the HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. Faith: Acts 5:14, 6:5, 6:8, 11:21. Good: 2 Samuel 18:27, Psalms 112:5
25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. References Christ: Acts 26:28, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 12:12, 1 Peter 4:16. Parallel theme: Acts 14:27, Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 11:18, 14:23, Ephesians 3:15, 1 John 2:27 +5
27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.
29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: Parallel theme: Acts 4:34, 11:1, 11:26, Ezra 2:69, Nehemiah 5:8, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 2:10 +2
30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Parallel theme: Acts 12:25, 14:23, 15:4, 15:6, 16:4, 20:17, 1 Timothy 5:17, Titus 1:5, James 5:14, 1 Peter 5:1 +5