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Acts 11:27
In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records a historical moment in the early church when traveling prophets moved from Jerusalem to the Gentile church in Antioch following the establishment of Barnabas and Paul’s ministry there.
The words — κατῆλθον (katēlthon) literally means "came down," and Ἱεροσολύμων (Hierosolymōn) denotes Jerusalem, marking a geographic and spiritual descent from the apostolic center to a growing regional community.
The thread — This movement of prophets aligns with the broader New Testament pattern of Spirit-given teachers and prophets serving in local assemblies, as seen in Acts 13:1, 1 Corinthians 12:28, and Ephesians 4:11.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that prophetic ministry extended beyond Jerusalem to support emerging churches, preparing them for the Spirit-directed events and hardships that follow.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
Cross-references
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
- Ephesians 4:11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
- Matthew 23:34 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.
- Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
- Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 21:4 We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
- Acts 21:9 He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
- 1 Corinthians 14:32 The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.