Acts 11:29

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea:

Free Bible Version

The believers decided to send funds to help the brothers that lived in Judea, with everyone giving according to what they had.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the disciples, euery man according to his ability, purposed to sende succour vnto the brethren which dwelt in Iudea.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

The Christians in Antioch heard Agabus tell that message, and they remembered the Christians in Judea. They knew that the Judea Christians were poor, so they would have a very hard time if there is not much food. The Antioch Christians wanted to help them, so they all put money into a bag. Each of them gave as much money as they could. Then they gave it to Barnabas and Saul, and those 2 men, took it to the Christian leaders in Jerusalem, in Judea country.

Translation for Translators

When the believers there heard what Agabus said, they decided that they would send money to help the believers who lived in Judea. Each of them decided to give as much money as he was able to give.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So, the disciples, as each one was able, decided to send help to the brothers in Judea.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

The Church at Antioch

²⁸One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.)²⁹So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.³⁰This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

Summary

In Acts 11:29, the disciples in Antioch decided to send relief to the believers in Judea during a time of great famine. This act of generosity and compassion reflects the unity and care within the early Christian community, demonstrating their commitment to supporting one another in times of need. The disciples' willingness to provide aid to their fellow believers serves as a powerful example of selflessness and solidarity, emphasizing the importance of practical expressions of love and support among Christians. This verse encourages believers to be mindful of the needs of others and to respond with generosity and kindness, following the example set by the early church in Antioch.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Then the disciples - determined to send relief - These were probably Gentile converts; and as they considered themselves receiving the spiritual blessings, which they now so happily enjoyed, through the means of the Christians in Judea, they resolved to communicate to them a portion of their temporal goods; and every man did this according to his ability, i.e. he gave a certain proportion of the property with which the providence of God had entrusted him. The community of goods had for some time ceased.

Acts 11:29

The Church at Antioch

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea:

Free Bible Version

The believers decided to send funds to help the brothers that lived in Judea, with everyone giving according to what they had.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the disciples, euery man according to his ability, purposed to sende succour vnto the brethren which dwelt in Iudea.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

When the believers there heard what Agabus said, they decided that they would send money to help the believers who lived in Judea. Each of them decided to give as much money as he was able to give.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So, the disciples, as each one was able, decided to send help to the brothers in Judea.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Verse

Context

The Church at Antioch

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Acts 11:29

The Church at Antioch

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes