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Acts 11:27

What does Acts 11:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 11:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 11:27 means

During this period of growth and establishment in Antioch, prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch. The presence of prophets in the early church was significant, as they provided divine guidance, revelation, and encouragement. Their arrival underscored the ongoing connection between the mother church in Jerusalem and the rapidly expanding Gentile work in Antioch. These prophets played an important role in the early church by providing divine insight and direction, which is demonstrated by Agabus's prophecy in the following verses.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now in those days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And in those days there came from Jerusalem prophets to Antioch,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And in these days there came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Now in these days prophets went down from Jerusalem to Antioch;

Context

This verse introduces the arrival of prophets from Jerusalem, indicating the continued interconnectedness of the early church's centers. Their coming sets the stage for the specific prophecy that will warn of future events, demonstrating the practical function of spiritual gifts within the community. This introduction of prophets prepares the reader for the specific prophecy that will impact the Antioch church's generosity and charity in the subsequent verses.

v.26and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that even for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught much people; and that the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

v.27This passage

v.28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be a great famine over all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 4:11

    And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

  • Acts 21:4

    And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:28

    And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

  • Acts 15:32

    And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

  • Acts 2:17

    And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams:

  • 1 Corinthians 14:32

    and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;

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