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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/11.htm">New International Version</a> The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/nlt/acts/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. <a href="/esv/acts/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers being in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the apostles and the believers who were throughout Judea heard [with astonishment] that the Gentiles also had received and accepted the word of God [the message concerning salvation through Christ]. <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had welcomed God&#8217s message also. <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Jud锟絘 heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The apostles and the followers in Judea heard that Gentiles had accepted God's message. <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that people who were not Jewish had accepted God's word. <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> The apostles and the other believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God. <a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God. <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the non-Jewish people had also received the word of God. <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message; <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the apostles and the brothers who are in Judea heard that the nations also received the word of God, <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers being in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the apostles and the brethren who are in Judea heard that also the nations did receive the word of God, <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the apostles and brethren, those being in Judea, heard that the nations also received the word of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND the apostles and brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the Apostles and brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the Word of God. <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND the apostles and the brethren who were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And it was heard by the Apostles and by the brethren who were in Judea that Gentiles had also received the word of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But the apostles and brethren being throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also received the word of God. <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> NOW the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> In the mean time, the apostles, and the brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles had likewise receiv'd the word of God. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message; <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now the apostles, and the brethren who were in Judaea, heard that the gentiles also received the word of God. <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/parallel/acts/11-1.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=3522" 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">Peter's Report at Jerusalem</a> 1<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/652.htm" title="652: apostoloi (N-NMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-NMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">throughout</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: Ioudaian (N-AFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">soon</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Ēkousan (V-AIA-3P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- 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/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-NNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: edexanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">had received</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him…<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="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-48</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. / He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. ... <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7-9</a> After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a> When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ... <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14-17</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. / On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. / For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. ... <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1-4</a> Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. / Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. ... <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32-35</a> As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. / There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, ... <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46-48</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. / For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” / When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12-13</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a> This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the apostles and brothers that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.the apostles.<a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14,15</a> Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: … <a href="/galatians/1-17.htm">Galatians 1:17-22</a> Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus… the Gentiles.<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-38</a> Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: … <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.<a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/john/7-32.htm">Various</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/11-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/acts/16-21.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/acts/11-6.htm">Various</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Word</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>The apostles and brothers throughout Judea This phrase refers to the early Christian leaders and believers residing in Judea, the region surrounding Jerusalem. Judea was the heartland of Jewish culture and religion, and the early church was primarily composed of Jewish converts. The apostles were the original disciples of Jesus, entrusted with spreading His teachings. The "brothers" indicates the broader community of believers, emphasizing the familial bond among Christians. This community was deeply rooted in Jewish traditions, which influenced their initial understanding of the Gospel.soon heard The rapid dissemination of information highlights the close-knit nature of the early Christian community and the importance of communication in the spread of the Gospel. News traveled quickly despite the lack of modern communication methods, indicating the significance of the event. This also reflects the interconnectedness of the early church, where developments in one area were of interest to believers elsewhere.that the Gentiles also had received the word of God This marks a pivotal moment in the early church, as the inclusion of Gentiles (non-Jews) into the Christian faith was a significant shift from Jewish exclusivity. The "word of God" refers to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. This event fulfills prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of salvation reaching the ends of the earth. It also aligns with Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth." The acceptance of Gentiles was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). This inclusion challenged existing cultural and religious boundaries, setting the stage for the universal nature of Christianity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The primary leaders of the early Christian church, tasked with spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ. They were based in Jerusalem and were pivotal in the early church's decision-making processes. 2. <a href="/topical/b/brothers_throughout_judea.htm">Brothers throughout Judea</a> Refers to the early Christian believers scattered throughout the region of Judea. They were part of the Jewish community that had accepted Jesus as the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who were traditionally not part of the covenant community of Israel. The inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith was a significant development in the early church. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a> A region in the ancient Near East, significant as the location of Jerusalem and the heart of Jewish religious life. It was the starting point for the spread of Christianity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a> Refers to the message of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, which was now being received by the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The Gospel is for everyone, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This challenges believers to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> The early church's acceptance of Gentiles serves as a model for breaking down barriers and prejudices that may exist within the church today. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit guides the church in understanding and implementing God's will, as seen in the acceptance of Gentiles. Believers should seek the Spirit's guidance in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The response of the apostles and brothers in Judea highlights the importance of community in the Christian faith. Believers are encouraged to support and learn from one another. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Peter's obedience in sharing the Gospel with Cornelius demonstrates the importance of following God's call, even when it challenges existing norms.<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/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_agabus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Agabus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/role_of_jerusalem_church.htm">What was the role of the Church at Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_cornelius_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cornelius in the Bible?</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>XI.(1) And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea . . .--The context implies that the tidings travelled, while Peter remained at Caesarea, first probably to Joppa and Lydda, and afterwards to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Now for and, A.V.; the brethren for brethren, A.V.; also had for had also, A.V, We can imagine how rapidly the news of the great revolution would travel to the metropolis of Jewish Christianity, and what a stir it would maim in that community. It does not appear what view James and the other apostles took. <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative 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. apostles ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. brothers ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative 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. throughout κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). Judea Ἰουδαίαν (Ioudaian) Noun - Accusative 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. soon δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. heard Ἤκουσαν (Ēkousan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. Gentiles ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. had received ἐδέξαντο (edexanto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <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. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 11:1 Now the apostles and the brothers who (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/11-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 11:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 11:2" /></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>