Acts 11:22, Acts 11:23 KJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:22

Then tidings ... - The church at Jerusalem heard of this. It was natural that so remarkable an occurrence as the conversion of the Gentiles, and the extraordinary success of the gospel in a splendid and mighty city, should be reported at Jerusalem, and excite deep interest there.And they sent forth - To aid the disciples there, and to give them their sanction. They had done a similar thing in the revival which occurred in Samaria. See the notes on Acts 8:14.Barnabas - See Acts 4:36-37. He was a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 11:22-24

Acts 11:22-24. Then tidings of these things came to the church at Jerusalem And, as they had lately seen a way opened for the conversion of the Gentiles, they received information of this further progress of the gospel with peculiar pleasure; and sent forth Barnabas to Antioch That he might confirm the new converts in the faith into which they had been initiated: who, when he came To the city, and had seen Evident proofs of the grace of God conferred upon them; was glad Rejoiced... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 11:19-26

A new work in Antioch (11:19-26)While the apostles and others were spreading the gospel in various places, an interesting work grew up in Antioch in Syria. Some Christians who had been scattered from Jerusalem at the time of Stephen’s death preached among the Greek population of Antioch and many believed (19-21). When the leaders of the Jerusalem church heard this, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. This was a wise choice, for Barnabas was from nearby Cyprus and had a much broader outlook than... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 11:22

tidings = the report, or word. Greek. logos. App-121 . of = concerning. Greek. peri came = was heard. church . App-186 . sent forth . Greek. exapostello. App-171 . Barnabas . He was himself of Cyprus. Compare Acts 4:36 , and see Acts 11:20 . that he should go . The texts omit. as far as . Greek. heos. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 11:22

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: who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord: for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.Barnabas ... For comment on this remarkable man, see under Acts 4:36.He exhorted them all ... This should have... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:22

22. sent . . . Barnabas . . . as far as Antioch—implying that even on the way to Antioch he found churches to visit [OLSHAUSEN]. It was in the first instance, no doubt, a mission of inquiry; and no one could be more suitable to inquire into the proceedings of those Cyprians and Cyrenians than one who was himself a "Grecian" of Cyprus (Acts 4:36), and "a son of consolation." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-26

The spiritual initiative of the Antioch church 11:19-26 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-30

3. The initiatives of the Antioch church 11:19-30The scene now shifts to Antioch of Syria. It was a very significant town because from there the church launched its major missionary offensives to the uttermost parts of the earth. Luke recorded events in the early history of this church because of its significant initiatives. The disciples in Antioch reached out to Gentiles with spiritual aid, and they reached out to their Jewish brethren in Jerusalem with material aid."With the ratification by... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:22-24

As the apostles had done previously when they had heard of the Samaritans’ salvation, they investigated when word of the salvation of Gentiles reached Jerusalem (Acts 8:14-15). They chose a representative to visit the scene to evaluate what was happening. The Lord obviously controlled these men in their choice of an observer. Barnabas (cf. Acts 4:36-37) was an excellent man for this mission since he, like some of the evangelists in Antioch, was from Cyprus. He was also a more broad-minded... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 11:1-30

The First Gentile Church1-18. The baptism of Cornelius discussed and approved at Jerusalem. Those Christians who maintained the need of observing the Ceremonial Law did not attack the baptism itself because, although they disliked it, our Lord’s command to baptise all nations was too definite to be questioned. They attacked, therefore, St. Peter’s undoubted breach of Jewish law and custom: ’Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them’ (Acts 11:3). What they apparently desired... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 11:22-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 11:19-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 11:22

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 11:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:22-24

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 11:1-30

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