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The report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem. They sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,
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When the Jerusalem church heard of the explosive growth in Antioch, they didn't ignore it or feel threatened; they engaged. Commentators note they sent a trusted delegate to investigate, support, and validate the new work. This demonstrates a healthy model of church unity and oversight, where established communities actively invest in and care for new movements of the Spirit.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then tidings, etc. The church at Jerusalem heard of this. It was natural that so remarkable an occurrence as the conversion of the Gentile…
Came to the ears (ηκουσθη εις τα ωτα). First aorist passive indicative of ακουω, was heard in the ears.
Of the chur…
19th Century
Anglican
They sent forth Barnabas.—The choice was probably determined, we may believe, by the known sympathies of the Son of Conso…
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News of the situation at Antioch was of definite concern to believers in Jerusalem. With the conversion of Samaritans, the conversion of some Genti…
16th Century
Protestant
And the tidings. If this report had been brought before Peter excused himself, those good men would have been reproved by many whose minis…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then tidings of these things Of the spread of the Gospel in several parts, and the success of it in the conversion o…
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The first preachers of the gospel at Antioch were dispersed from Jerusalem by persecution; thus, what was meant to hurt the church was made to work…
