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 · 2000And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the disciples, everyone as he was able, made a decision to send help to the brothers living in Judaea:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and 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) · 1752And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And 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.
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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