Acts 11:29

What does Acts 11:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 11:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 11:29 means

In response to Agabus's prophecy of impending famine, the disciples in Antioch decided to send relief to the brethren living in Judea. This decision was made with each disciple contributing "according to his ability," demonstrating a spirit of generosity, unity, and practical love. This act of charity underscored the growing bonds of fellowship between the Gentile church in Antioch and the Jewish believers in Judea, illustrating a tangible manifestation of the gospel's power to break down barriers and foster mutual care.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the disciples, everyone as he was able, made a decision to send help to the brothers living in Judaea:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the disciples, according as any one was prospering, determined each of them to send for ministration to the brethren dwelling in Judea,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they determined, according as any one of the disciples was well off, each of them to send to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea, to minister [to them];

Context

This verse describes the immediate and compassionate response of the Antioch church to Agabus's prophecy, showcasing their practical faith and generosity. Their decision to send relief to Judea highlights the unity developing between Jewish and Gentile believers. This charitable act provides the practical culmination of the chapter's themes of fellowship and the breaking of barriers, leading directly to the final verse for its execution.

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.

v.29This passage

v.30which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Corinthians 8:2

    how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

  • Romans 15:25

    but now, I say, I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.

  • Luke 12:29

    And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12

    For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

  • Ecclesiastes 11:1

    Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.

  • Acts 11:26

    and 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.

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