Acts 11:29 Parallel Translations

All the disciples in Antioch decided to contribute whatever they could afford to help the believers living in Judea.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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;

ERV:

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

WEY:

So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.

WBS:

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

WEB:

As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

YLT:

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

Acts 11:29 Cross References

XREF:

John 2:2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.

Acts 1:15 At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said,

Acts 6:1 Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.

Acts 9:19 and he took food and was strengthened. Now for several days he was with the disciples who were at Damascus,

Acts 9:25 but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a large basket.

Acts 11:1 Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Acts 11:26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 14:20 But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city. The next day he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.

Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

11:29 {8} Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send {b} relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
(8) All congregations or churches make one body.
(b) That is, that the deacons might help the poor with it: for it was appropriate and helpful to have all these things done orderly and decently, and therefore it is said that they sent these things to the elders, that is, to the governors of the Church.

PNT:

11:29,30 Then the disciples. Those at Antioch. They were informed that the famine would be very severe in Judea.
Every man according to his ability. Hence they contributed, each as he could, for the relief of their Jewish brethren, and sent it by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. The love of Christ was in their hearts. We see here the dawn of that new spirit that was to revolutionize the Gentile world. The Gentiles of Antioch extend their hands to relieve the distress of the Jews of Palestine.

WES:

11:29 Then - Understanding the distress they would otherwise be in on that account, the disciples determined to send relief to the brethren in Judea - Who herein received a manifest proof of the reality of their conversion.

MHC:

11:25-30 Hitherto the followers of Christ were called disciples, that is, learners, scholars; but from that time they were called Christians. The proper meaning of this name is, a follower of Christ; it denotes one who, from serious thought, embraces the religion of Christ, believes his promises, and makes it his chief care to shape his life by Christ's precepts and example. Hence it is plain that multitudes take the name of Christian to whom it does not rightly belong. But the name without the reality will only add to our guilt. While the bare profession will bestow neither profit nor delight, the possession of it will give both the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Grant, Lord, that Christians may forget other names and distinctions, and love one another as the followers of Christ ought to do. True Christians will feel for their brethren under afflictions. Thus will fruit be brought forth to the praise and glory of God. If all mankind were true Christians, how cheerfully would they help one another! The whole earth would be like one large family, every member of which would strive to be dutiful and kind.

CONC:

Ability Able Brethren Brothers Contribution Decided Decision Determined Disciples Dwelling Dwelt Judaea Judea Minister Ministration Plenty Proportion Prospering Provide Relief

Ability Able Contribution Decided Decision Determined Disciples Dwelt Help Judaea Judea Means Minister Plenty Proportion Provide Relief

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