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send relief to the brothers living in Judea. <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the disciples, as anyone was prospered, each of them determined to send for ministry to the brothers dwelling in Judea, <a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And to the extent that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brothers and sisters living in Judea. <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the service of the brothers living in Judea. <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea. <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers and sisters who lived in Judea. <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea. <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judea: <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The followers in Antioch decided to send whatever help they could to the followers in Judea. <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judaea: <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All the disciples in Antioch decided to contribute whatever they could afford to help the believers living in Judea. <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> The disciples decided that they each would send as much as they could to help their fellow believers who lived in Judea. <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> So all of the disciples decided they would send a contribution to the brothers living in Judea, as they were able, <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea; <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the disciples, according as anyone was prospering, determined each of them to send for ministry to the brothers dwelling in Judea, <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the disciples, as anyone was prospered, each of them determined to send for ministry to the brothers dwelling in Judea, <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the disciples, according as any one was prospering, determined each of them to send for ministration to the brethren dwelling in Judea, <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And certain of the disciples, as he was able, determined, each of them, to send for service to the brethren dwelling in Judea:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea: <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the disciples declared, according to what each one possessed, what they would offer to be sent to the brothers living in Judea. <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> So the disciples determined that, according to ability, each should send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The disciples determined that according to their ability, each would send relief to the believers living in Judea;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the disciples, each one according to his ability, determined to set aside for relief to the brethren who dwelt in Ju-dæ’a. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the disciples set aside, according to what each one of them had, to send for the service of the brethren who dwelt in Judea;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea; <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they determined that each one of them should send to the ministry to the brethren dwelling in Judea, as each one of the disciples was prosperous; <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the brethren who dwelt in Judea: <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd, <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea. <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the disciples, according as any one of them was being prospered, determined, each of them, to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea; <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea. <a href="/parallel/acts/11-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3771" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">The Church at Antioch</a> …28One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.) 29<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">according to</a> <a href="/greek/2141.htm" title="2141: euporeito (V-IIM-3S) -- From a compound of hetoimazo and the base of poreia; to be good for passing through, i.e. have pecuniary means.">his ability,</a> <a href="/greek/3724.htm" title="3724: hōrisan (V-AIA-3P) -- From horion; to mark out or bound, i.e. to appoint, decree, specify.">decided</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempsai (V-ANA) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">to send</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonian (N-AFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">relief</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphois (N-DMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/2730.htm" title="2730: katoikousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside.">living</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaia (N-DFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea.</a> 30This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-4</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1-2</a> Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a> Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-3</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Philippians 4:14-16</a> Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. / And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a> John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a> Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a> If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers which dwelled in Judaea:every.<a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Ezra 2:69</a> They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.<a href="/nehemiah/5-8.htm">Nehemiah 5:8</a> And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a> Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.to send.<a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44,45</a> And all that believed were together, and had all things common; … <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34</a> Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,<a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:1,2</a> Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-30.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/acts/1-26.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/9-35.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Help</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/acts/11-8.htm">Means</a> <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/john/6-10.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/nahum/3-19.htm">Relief</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/13-52.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Help</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Means</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Relief</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 11</div>1. <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">makes his defense;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">which is accepted.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Barnabas is sent to confirm them.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the disciples The term "disciples" refers to the followers of Jesus Christ, particularly those who were part of the early Christian community. This group included both the original apostles and other believers who had embraced the teachings of Jesus. The use of "disciples" here emphasizes their role as learners and followers of Christ's example.each according to his ability This phrase highlights the principle of giving based on one's capacity, a concept rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the early church. It reflects the idea of proportional giving, where contributions are made in accordance with one's resources. This principle is echoed in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a>, where Paul speaks about the willingness to give being more important than the amount.decided to send relief The decision to send relief indicates a collective and deliberate action taken by the disciples. This reflects the communal nature of the early church, where decisions were often made together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The relief was likely in the form of financial aid or food supplies, intended to support those in need.to the brothers living in Judea "Brothers" refers to fellow believers, emphasizing the familial bond among Christians. Judea was a region in the Roman province of Palestine, where the church in Jerusalem was located. This area was experiencing a famine, as prophesied by Agabus earlier in <a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a>. The decision to send aid underscores the unity and mutual support within the early Christian community, transcending geographical boundaries.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus Christ who were part of the early Christian church. They were committed to living out the teachings of Jesus and spreading the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a> A region in the ancient Near East, significant in the early Christian church as it was the location of Jerusalem, the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian movement. 3. <a href="/topical/r/relief_effort.htm">Relief Effort</a> The act of providing assistance, particularly financial or material, to those in need. In this context, it refers to the disciples' decision to support the believers in Judea during a time of need.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_according_to_ability.htm">Generosity According to Ability</a> The phrase "each according to his ability" emphasizes that God calls us to give based on what we have, not what we don't. This principle encourages believers to assess their resources and contribute accordingly. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The disciples' decision to send relief underscores the unity and interconnectedness of the early church. Believers today are reminded of their responsibility to support one another, reflecting the love and unity that should characterize the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/p/practical_faith_in_action.htm">Practical Faith in Action</a> The disciples' actions demonstrate that faith is not just a belief but is expressed through tangible actions. Christians are encouraged to look for practical ways to live out their faith by helping those in need. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a> The early church's response to the needs in Judea highlights the importance of stewardship. Believers are called to manage their resources wisely and use them to further God's kingdom and support His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_acts_11_28's_famine_claim.htm">How do we reconcile Acts 11:28’s prophecy of a great famine under Claudius with scarce corroboration from contemporary sources?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_biblically_respect_others.htm">What are examples of miracles in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_55_22_with_suffering.htm">Psalm 55:22 promises God will sustain those who cast their burdens on Him. How do we reconcile this with the extensive suffering often seen in reality? </a> <a href="/q/why_emphasize_cheerful_giving_over_tithing.htm">Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Then the disciples, every man according to his ability.--Literally, as each man prospered. It is obviously implied that the collection was made at once, as a provision against the famine, in consequence of the prophecy, before the famine itself came. We may well believe that Saul and Barnabas were active in stirring up the Gentiles to this work of charity. It was the beginning of that collection for the "poor saints at Jerusalem" which was afterwards so prominent in the Apostle's labours (<a href="/acts/24-17.htm" title="Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.">Acts 24:17</a>; <a href="/context/romans/15-25.htm" title="But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.">Romans 15:25-26</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/9-1.htm" title="For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:">2Corinthians 9:1-15</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm" title="Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.">Galatians 2:10</a>), and which he regarded as a bond of union between the Jewish and Gentile sections of the Church. It is probable that the generous devotion and liberality of the converts of Jerusalem in the glow of their first love had left them more exposed than most others to the pressure of poverty, and that when the famine came it found them to a great extent dependent on the help of other churches.Determined to send relief.--The Greek gives the more specific to send as a ministration, the half-technical word which St. Paul uses in <a href="/romans/15-31.htm" title="That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;">Romans 15:31</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm" title="For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:">2Corinthians 9:1</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And for then, A.V.; that for which, A.V. This is the first example of the practice, so much encouraged by St. Paul, of the Gentile Churches contributing to the wants of the poor Christians of the mother Church of Jerusalem (<a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9.htm">2 Corinthians 9</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples, μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. each ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. according to καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. his ability, εὐπορεῖτό (euporeito) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2141.htm">Strong's 2141: </a> From a compound of hetoimazo and the base of poreia; to be good for passing through, i.e. have pecuniary means. decided ὥρισαν (hōrisan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3724.htm">Strong's 3724: </a> From horion; to mark out or bound, i.e. to appoint, decree, specify. to send πέμψαι (pempsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. relief διακονίαν (diakonian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. living κατοικοῦσιν (katoikousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2730.htm">Strong's 2730: </a> To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Judea. Ἰουδαίᾳ (Ioudaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 11:29 As any of the disciples had plenty (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/11-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 11:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 11:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/11-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 11:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 11:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>