Acts 11:30
What does Acts 11:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 11:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 11:30 means
The Antioch church put their decision into action, sending the collected relief to the elders in Judea specifically through the hands of Barnabas and Saul. This act of charity not only provided much-needed aid but also solidified the spiritual and practical connection between the two significant early church centers. The choice of Barnabas and Saul as couriers further emphasized their prominent roles in bridging the gap between Jewish and Gentile believers and in facilitating the early church's shared ministry and mutual support.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Which they did, sending it to the rulers of the church by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862which also they did, having sent unto the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Which also they did, sending it to the ancients, by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Context
This verse concludes the chapter by detailing the execution of the Antioch church's charitable decision. The sending of relief via Barnabas and Saul highlights their ongoing leadership and the growing interdependency between the Jerusalem and Antioch churches. This act of Christian unity and selflessness reinforces the chapter's overarching theme of the gospel breaking down barriers and fostering mutual care within the expanding body of Christ.
v.29And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:
v.30This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 15:6
And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.
- Acts 20:17
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.
- Titus 1:5
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;
- James 5:14
Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
- Acts 21:18
And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
- 1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
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