Bible Strands
Acts 11:22
When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records the Jerusalem church's reaction to reports of Gentile conversions in Antioch, resulting in their decision to send Barnabas to the new community.
The words — ἠκούσθη (ēkousthē) translates literally as "was heard," denoting how the report about Antioch reached the Jerusalem congregation.
The thread — This administrative response parallels Acts 8:14, where Jerusalem dispatches delegates upon hearing of new converts, while the sent figure, Barnabas, is identified in Acts 4:36 as a Levite from Cyprus and in Acts 9:27 as the one who brought Saul before the apostles.
Why it lands — The text presents a procedural model where the apostolic center verifies emerging movements through delegated inspection before extending formal recognition.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 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 4:36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
- 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 11:1 The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
- Acts 13:1 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.
- 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 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 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.