Acts 11

Peter Reports to the Church

1 Now the apostles and r the brothers 1 who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, s the circumcision party criticized him, saying, 3 t "You went to uncircumcised men and u ate with them." 4 But Peter began and explained it to them in order: 5 v "I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, something like a great sheet descending, being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to me. 6 Looking at it closely, I observed animals and beasts of prey and reptiles and birds of the air. 7 And I heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter; kill and eat.' 8 But I said, 'By no means, Lord; for nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth.' 9 But the voice answered a second time from heaven, 'What God has made clean, do not call common.' 10 This happened three times, and all was drawn up again into heaven. 11 And behold, at that very moment three men arrived at the house in which we were, sent to me from Caesarea. 12 And the Spirit told me to go with them, w making no distinction. x These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. 13 And he told us how he had seen the angel stand in his house and say, 'Send to Joppa and bring Simon who is called Peter; 14 y he will declare to you a message by which z you will be saved, you and all your household.' 15 As I began to speak, a the Holy Spirit fell on them b just as on us at the beginning. 16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, c 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' 17 If then d God gave e the same gift to them as he gave to us f when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, g who was I h that I could stand in God's way?" 18 When they heard these things they fell silent. And they i glorified God, saying, j "Then to the Gentiles also God has k granted l repentance that leads to life."

The Church in Antioch

19 m Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists 2 also, n preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And o the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed p turned to the Lord. 22 The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he came and saw q the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord r with steadfast purpose, 24 for he was a good man, s full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people t were added to the Lord. 25 So Barnabas went to u Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called v Christians.

27 Now in these days w prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named x Agabus stood up and foretold y by the Spirit that there would be a great z famine over all the world (this took place in the days of a Claudius). 29 So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, b to send relief to c the brothers 3 living in Judea. 30 d And they did so, sending it to e the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

  1. Cross References
    Acts 11:29
    So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
    John 21:23
    So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?
  2. Cross References
    Acts 10:45
    And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.
    Galatians 2:12
    For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.
    Colossians 4:11
    And Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
    Titus 1:10
    For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party.
    Romans 4:12
    And to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
  3. Cross References
    Galatians 2:12
    For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.
    Galatians 2:14
    But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, "If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?
    Acts 10:28
    And he said to them, "You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 15:2
    And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 11:5 - 14
    I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, something like a great sheet descending, being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to me.
    Acts 10:9 - 32
    The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 15:9
    And he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 10:23
    So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
    Acts 10:45
    And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 10:22
    And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.
  9. Cross References
    Acts 10:2
    A devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.
    Acts 16:15
    And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
    Acts 16:31 - 34
    And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.
    Acts 18:8
    Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized.
    John 4:53
    The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." And he himself believed, and all his household.
  10. Cross References
    Acts 10:44
    While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
  11. Cross References
    Acts 2:4
    And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
  12. Cross References
    Acts 1:5
    For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
    Acts 19:2
    And he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.
    Matthew 3:11
    I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
  13. Cross References
    Acts 10:47
    "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
  14. Cross References
    Acts 2:38
    And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  15. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:13
    In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
    Acts 10:43
    To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
  16. Cross References
    Romans 9:20
    But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?
  17. Cross References
    Acts 10:47
    "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
    Acts 5:39
    But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice.
  18. Cross References
    Acts 21:20
    And when they heard it, they glorified God. And they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed. They are all zealous for the law.
  19. Cross References
    Acts 13:47
    For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'
    Matthew 8:11
    I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
    Acts 10:34 - 35
    So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality.
  20. Cross References
    Acts 5:31
    God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
  21. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 7:10
    For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
  22. Cross References
    Acts 8:1
    And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
    Acts 8:4
    Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word.
  23. Cross References
    John 7:35
    The Jews said to one another, "Where does this man intend to go that we will not find him? Does he intend to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and teach the Greeks?
    Acts 5:42
    And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
  24. Cross References
    Acts 13:11
    And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time." Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand.
    Luke 1:66
    And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him.
    Psalms 80:17
    But let your hand be on the man of your right hand, the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!
    Psalms 89:21
    So that my hand shall be established with him; my arm also shall strengthen him.
  25. Cross References
    Acts 9:35
    And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
  26. Cross References
    Acts 13:43
    And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up...
    Acts 14:26
    And from there they sailed to Antioch, where th...
    Acts 20:24
    But I do not account my life of any value nor a...
    Acts 20:32
    And now I commend you to God and to the word of...
    Romans 5:15
    But the free gift is not like the trespass. For...
    2 Corinthians 6:1
    Working together with him, then, we appeal to y...
    Ephesians 3:2
    Assuming that you have heard of the stewardship...
    Ephesians 3:7
    Of this gospel I was made a minister according ...
    Colossians 1:6
    Which has come to you, as indeed in the whole w...
    Titus 2:11
    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing sal...
    Hebrews 12:15
    See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace...
    1 Peter 5:12
    By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him...
    Acts 4:33
    And with great power the apostles were giving t...
    Acts 15:40
    But Paul chose Silas and departed, having been ...
  27. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:10
    You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness.
  28. Cross References
    Acts 6:5
    And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.
  29. Cross References
    Acts 5:14
    And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.
    Acts 11:26
    And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.
  30. Cross References
    Acts 9:30
    And when the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
  31. Cross References
    Acts 26:28
    And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?
    1 Peter 4:16
    Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
  32. Cross References
    Acts 13:1
    Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
  33. Cross References
    Acts 21:10
    While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
  34. Cross References
    Acts 2:18
    Even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.
    Acts 8:29
    And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot.
  35. Cross References
    Matthew 24:7
    For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
  36. Cross References
    Acts 18:2
    And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them.
  37. Cross References
    Acts 24:17
    Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.
    Romans 15:26
    For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
  38. Cross References
    Acts 11:1
    Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
  39. Cross References
    Acts 12:25
    And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them John, whose other name was Mark.
  40. Cross References
    Acts 14:23
    And when they had appointed elders for them in ...
    Acts 15:2
    And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissen...
    Acts 15:4
    When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed...
    Acts 15:6
    The apostles and the elders were gathered toget...
    Acts 16:4
    As they went on their way through the cities, t...
    Acts 20:17
    Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called ...
    Acts 21:18
    On the following day Paul went in with us to Ja...
    1 Timothy 5:17
    Let the elders who rule well be considered wort...
    1 Timothy 5:19
    Do not admit a charge against an elder except o...
    Titus 1:5
    This is why I left you in Crete, so that you mi...
    James 5:14
    Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the ...
    2 John 1:1
    The elder to the elect lady and her children, w...
    3 John 1:1
    The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in ...
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