Acts 11:22 When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

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New International Version
News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

New Living Translation
When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

English Standard Version
The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Berean Standard Bible
When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Berean Literal Bible
Now the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church being in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,

King James Bible
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

New King James Version
Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

New American Standard Bible
The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch.

NASB 1995
The news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch.

NASB 1977
And the news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch,

Amplified Bible
The news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Christian Standard Bible
News about them reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the report about them was heard by the church that was at Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch.

American Standard Version
And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch:

Contemporary English Version
News of what was happening reached the church in Jerusalem. Then they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

English Revised Version
And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After the news about Antioch reached the church in Jerusalem, Barnabas was sent to Antioch.

Good News Translation
The news about this reached the church in Jerusalem, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

International Standard Version
When the church in Jerusalem heard this news, they sent Barnabas all the way to Antioch.

Majority Standard Bible
When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

NET Bible
A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

New Heart English Bible
And the report concerning them was heard by the church in Jerusalem, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then tidings of these things came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

Weymouth New Testament
When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

World English Bible
The report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem. They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the account was heard in the ears of the assembly that [is] in Jerusalem concerning them, and they sent forth Barnabas to go through to Antioch,

Berean Literal Bible
Now the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church being in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,

Young's Literal Translation
And the account was heard in the ears of the assembly that is in Jerusalem concerning them, and they sent forth Barnabas to go through unto Antioch,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem concerning them: and they sent Barnabas to pass through even to Antioch.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the tidings came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the news came to the ears of the Church at Jerusalem about these things, and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

New American Bible
The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas [to go] to Antioch.

New Revised Standard Version
News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then tidings of these things came to the attention of the members of the congregation at Jerusalem: and they sent Bar’nabas to An’ti-och.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And this was heard by the ears of the members of the Church of Jerusalem and they sent BarNaba to the Antiochenes.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem; and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

Godbey New Testament
And the word was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem concerning them: and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Haweis New Testament
And the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church which was at Jerusalem: and they dispatched Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch.

Mace New Testament
Of this the church at Jerusalem being appriz'd, they order'd Barnabas to go to Antioch;

Weymouth New Testament
When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

Worrell New Testament
And the report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch;

Worsley New Testament
And the report of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Church at Antioch
…21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.…

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Cross References

Acts 8:14
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Acts 15:2
And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 9:27
Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Acts 13:1-3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 15:22
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

Acts 4:36-37
Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Acts 9:26
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Acts 15:25
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 6:5
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 14:27
When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Acts 15:30-31
So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. / When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

Acts 18:22
When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

Acts 21:18
The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.

Galatians 2:1-2
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. / I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

1 Corinthians 9:6
Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?

Treasury of Scripture

Then tidings of these things came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

Acts 8:14
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

Acts 15:2
When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

and they.

Acts 4:36,37
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, …

Acts 9:27
But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts 13:1-3
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul…

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Acts 11

1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,
5. makes his defense;
18. which is accepted.
19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch,
22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them.
26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.
27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.

Berean Study Bible

News of this
The phrase "News of this" refers to the report that reached the church in Jerusalem about the significant developments occurring in Antioch. The Greek word used here is "logos," which can mean word, message, or report. This indicates that the early church was closely connected and communicative, emphasizing the importance of sharing testimonies and developments within the body of Christ. Historically, Antioch was a major city and a hub of early Christian activity, highlighting the strategic importance of this news reaching Jerusalem.

reached the ears
The expression "reached the ears" is a vivid way of saying that the information was heard or received by the church leaders in Jerusalem. The Greek word "akouō" is used here, which means to hear or listen. This phrase underscores the attentive nature of the early church leaders, who were keen to hear about the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church. It also reflects the oral culture of the time, where news was often spread by word of mouth.

of the church
The term "church" here is translated from the Greek word "ekklesia," which means a gathering or assembly of people. In the New Testament context, it refers to the community of believers in Jesus Christ. This highlights the communal and collective nature of the early Christian movement, which was not just a collection of individuals but a unified body with shared beliefs and mission.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem was the epicenter of early Christianity, where the apostles and early church leaders were based. It was the city where Jesus was crucified and resurrected, and where the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost. The mention of Jerusalem signifies the central authority and spiritual significance of the city in the early church. It was from here that guidance and decisions were often disseminated to other Christian communities.

and they sent Barnabas
The decision to send Barnabas reflects the proactive and supportive nature of the Jerusalem church. Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement," was a trusted leader known for his generosity and encouragement. The Greek word "apostellō" is used for "sent," which means to send forth or dispatch. This indicates a deliberate and purposeful mission, as Barnabas was sent to Antioch to assess and support the burgeoning Christian community there.

to Antioch
Antioch was a significant city in the Roman Empire, known for its cultural diversity and as a center of early Christian evangelism. It was here that believers were first called "Christians" (Acts 11:26). The sending of Barnabas to Antioch underscores the importance of this city in the spread of Christianity and the strategic efforts of the early church to nurture and guide new believers in key locations. The historical and archaeological context of Antioch as a cosmopolitan city highlights the inclusive and expansive nature of the Gospel message.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22) They sent forth Barnabas.--The choice was probably determined, we may believe, by the known sympathies of the Son of Consolation for the work which was going on at Antioch. The friend of Paul, who had been with him when he was at Jerusalem (Acts 9:27), must have known his hopes and convictions on this matter, and must have welcomed the opening which was thus given him for working in the same direction. The fact that he was himself of the same country would also qualify him for co-operating with the men of Cyprus, who were carrying on that work in Antioch.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 22. - And the report concerning them for then tidings of these things, A.V.; to for unto, A.V.; as far as for that he should go as far as, A.V. and T.R. The news of this accession of Gentiles to the Church was quickly carried to Jerusalem, with the same motive, probably, that brought thither the account of the baptism of Cornelius and his household, as we read in vers. 1-3 of this chapter. The conduct of the Church in sending so excellent and temperate a person. as Barnabas (as we read in the next verse), the friend of Saul (Acts 9:27) and a favorer of preaching the gospel to Gentiles (Acts 13:1, 2) to inspect the work at Antioch, is an indication that they had already heard the account of the conversion of Cornelius from the mouth of Peter, and were already led to the conclusion, "Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life!" There is no clue whatever to the length of time that elapsed between the flight from persecution and the arrival at Antioch, except that Saul had had time to sojourn three years in Arabia, to come to Jerusalem, and from thence to go and settle at Tarsus, where Barnabas found him; thus leaving abundant time for Peter's operations in Judaea and Caesarea.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

[When]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

news
λόγος (logos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

of
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

this
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[reached]
Ἠκούσθη (Ēkousthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ears
ὦτα (ōta)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.

of the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

church
ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Jerusalem,
Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2419: Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.

they sent
ἐξαπέστειλαν (exapesteilan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1821: From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss.

Barnabas
Βαρνάβαν (Barnaban)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 921: Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.

to
διελθεῖν (dielthein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.

Antioch.
Ἀντιοχείας (Antiocheias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 490: From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria.

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