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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> News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/nlt/acts/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/esv/acts/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church being in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch, <a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> The news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch, <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> News about them reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch. <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the report about them was heard by the church that was at Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch. <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch: <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> News of what was happening reached the church in Jerusalem. Then they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch: <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After the news about Antioch reached the church in Jerusalem, Barnabas was sent to Antioch. <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> The news about this reached the church in Jerusalem, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the church in Jerusalem heard this news, they sent Barnabas all the way to Antioch. <a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the report concerning them was heard by the church in Jerusalem, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch, <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then tidings of these things came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> The report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem. They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the account was heard in the ears of the assembly that [is] in Jerusalem concerning them, and they sent forth Barnabas to go through to Antioch, <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church being in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch, <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the account was heard in the ears of the assembly that is in Jerusalem concerning them, and they sent forth Barnabas to go through unto Antioch, <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the word was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem concerning them: and they sent Barnabas to pass through even to Antioch.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the tidings came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the news came to the ears of the Church at Jerusalem about these things, and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas [to go] to Antioch. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then tidings of these things came to the attention of the members of the congregation at Jerusalem: and they sent Bar’nabas to An’ti-och. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And this was heard by the ears of the members of the Church of Jerusalem and they sent BarNaba to the Antiochenes.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem; and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the word was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem concerning them: and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church which was at Jerusalem: and they dispatched Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch. <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Of this the church at Jerusalem being appriz'd, they order'd Barnabas to go to Antioch; <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch; <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the report of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/parallel/acts/11-22.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=3709" 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> …21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">news</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">of</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.">this</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Ēkousthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">reached</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/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/3775.htm" title="3775: ōta (N-ANP) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">ears</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsias (N-GFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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: ousēs (V-PPA-GFS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></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/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-DFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1821.htm" title="1821: exapesteilan (V-AIA-3P) -- From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss.">they sent</a> <a href="/greek/921.htm" title="921: Barnaban (N-AMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas</a> <a href="/greek/1330.htm" title="1330: dielthein (V-ANA) -- To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until."></a> <a href="/greek/490.htm" title="490: Antiocheias (N-GFS) -- From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria.">Antioch.</a> 23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.…<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/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a> 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. <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a> Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a> Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, <a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36-37</a> Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Acts 9:26</a> When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Acts 15:25</a> So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a> This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30-31</a> So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. / When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message. <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22</a> When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch. <a href="/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18</a> The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1-2</a> Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. / I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm">1 Corinthians 9:6</a> Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then tidings of these things came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.A.<a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1</a> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.<a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</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="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a> When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.and they.<a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36,37</a> And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, … <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a> But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Account</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/11-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Tidings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Account</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Tidings</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'; 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The "news" refers to the spread of the Gospel and the conversion of Gentiles in Antioch, a significant development as the early church was predominantly Jewish. This phrase highlights the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and their concern for the spread of the Gospel. Jerusalem, being the site of the temple and the center of Jewish worship, was also the birthplace of the church, making it a natural point of reference for news and decisions.they sent Barnabas to Antioch Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement," was a respected leader in the early church, known for his generosity and support of Saul (Paul) earlier in Acts. His selection to go to Antioch underscores the importance of the mission and the trust the Jerusalem church placed in him. Antioch was a major city in the Roman Empire, known for its cultural diversity and as a center of commerce. The decision to send Barnabas indicates the church's strategic approach to nurturing new believers and ensuring sound teaching. Barnabas's role as an encourager and mediator would have been crucial in bridging cultural divides between Jewish and Gentile believers, reflecting the inclusive nature of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_jerusalem.htm">The Church in Jerusalem</a> The early Christian community in Jerusalem, which was the center of the nascent Christian movement. It was composed of Jewish believers who had accepted Jesus as the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> A key figure in the early church, known for his encouragement and support of new believers. His name means "son of encouragement" in Aramaic, reflecting his role in the church. 3. <a href="/topical/a/antioch.htm">Antioch</a> A major city in ancient Syria, known for its diverse population and as a significant center for early Christianity. It was here that followers of Jesus were first called "Christians." 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_news.htm">The News</a> Refers to the report of the Gentiles receiving the word of God and coming to faith in Jesus Christ, which was a significant development in the early church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sending.htm">The Sending</a> The act of the Jerusalem church dispatching Barnabas to Antioch to assess and support the new believers, demonstrating the interconnectedness and accountability within the early Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_encouragement.htm">The Importance of Encouragement</a> Barnabas's role as an encourager is vital in the growth and stability of the early church. We are called to be encouragers in our communities, supporting and uplifting one another in faith. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_accountability.htm">Unity and Accountability</a> The sending of Barnabas by the Jerusalem church underscores the importance of unity and accountability among believers. Churches today should strive for interconnectedness and mutual support. <a href="/topical/e/embracing_diversity.htm">Embracing Diversity</a> The church in Antioch was a diverse community, reflecting the universal nature of the Gospel. We should embrace diversity within our churches, recognizing it as a strength and a reflection of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_work.htm">Responding to God's Work</a> The church in Jerusalem responded to the news of Gentile conversions with action. We should be attentive to where God is working and be ready to support and nurture new believers. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_mission.htm">Leadership and Mission</a> Barnabas's mission to Antioch highlights the role of leadership in guiding and nurturing new believers. Church leaders today should be proactive in mentoring and equipping others for ministry.<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_antioch's_biblical_role.htm">What is Antioch's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/are_all_our_sins_forgiven_across_time.htm">What is Antioch's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_apostolic_tradition.htm">What was the significance of the Church at Antioch?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_antioch_church_important.htm">What was the significance of the Church at Antioch?</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>(22) They sent forth Barnabas.--The choice was probably determined, we may believe, by the known sympathies of the Son of Consolation for the work which was going on at Antioch. The friend of Paul, who had been with him when he was at Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/9-27.htm" title="But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.">Acts 9:27</a>), must have known his hopes and convictions on this matter, and must have welcomed the opening which was thus given him for working in the same direction. The fact that he was himself of the same country would also qualify him for co-operating with the men of Cyprus, who were carrying on that work in Antioch.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And the report concerning them for then tidings of these things, A.V.; to for unto, A.V.; as far as for that he should go as far as, A.V. and T.R. The news of this accession of Gentiles to the Church was quickly carried to Jerusalem, with the same motive, probably, that brought thither the account of the baptism of Cornelius and his household, as we read in vers. 1-3 of this chapter. The conduct of the Church in sending so excellent and temperate a person. as Barnabas (as we read in the next verse), the friend of Saul (<a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a>) and a favorer of preaching the gospel to Gentiles (<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1, 2</a>) to inspect the work at Antioch, is an indication that they had already heard the account of the conversion of Cornelius from the mouth of Peter, and were already led to the conclusion, "Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life!" There is no clue whatever to the length of time that elapsed between the flight from persecution and the arrival at Antioch, except that Saul had had time to sojourn three years in Arabia, to come to Jerusalem, and from thence to go and settle at Tarsus, where Barnabas found him; thus leaving abundant time for Peter's operations in Judaea and Caesarea. <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. news λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative 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 περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. this αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [reached] Ἠκούσθη (Ēkousthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <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. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative 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. ears ὦτα (ōta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. church ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. 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. Jerusalem, Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. they sent ἐξαπέστειλαν (exapesteilan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1821.htm">Strong's 1821: </a> From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss. Barnabas Βαρνάβαν (Barnaban) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. to διελθεῖν (dielthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. Antioch. Ἀντιοχείας (Antiocheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 11:22 The report concerning them came to (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/11-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 11:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 11:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/11-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 11:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 11:23" /></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>