Acts 11:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

So the talmidim decided to provide relief to the brothers living in Y’hudah, each according to his means;

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then{G1161} the disciples{G3101}, every{G1538} man{G846} according to{G2531} his ability{G2141}{G5100}, determined{G3724} to send{G3992} relief{G1248} unto{G1519} the brethren{G80} which dwelt{G2730} in{G1722} Judaea{G2449}:

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 8:12

  • For if there be first a willing mind, [it is] accepted according to that a man hath, [and] not according to that he hath not.

2 Corinthians 8:14

  • But by an equality, [that] now at this time your abundance [may be a supply] for their want, that their abundance also may be [a supply] for your want: that there may be equality:

1 Corinthians 16:1

  • ¶ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

1 Corinthians 16:2

  • Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Galatians 2:10

  • Only [they would] that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

2 Corinthians 8:2

  • How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

2 Corinthians 8:4

  • Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

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Commentary for Acts 11:29

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
  3. Strong's Number: G1538
    There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕκαστος
    Transliteration: hékastos
    Pronunciation: hek'-as-tos
    Description: as if a superlative of (afar); each or every:--any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly.
  4. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  5. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
  6. Strong's Number: G2141
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐπορέω
    Transliteration: euporéō
    Pronunciation: yoo-por-eh'-o
    Description: from a compound of ἑτοιμάζω and the base of πορεία; (intransitively) to be good for passing through, i.e. (figuratively) have pecuniary means:--ability.
  7. Strong's Number: G5100
    There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τὶς
    Transliteration: tìs
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
  8. Strong's Number: G3724
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὁρίζω
    Transliteration: horízō
    Pronunciation: hor-id'-zo
    Description: from ὅριον; to mark out or bound ("horizon"), i.e. (figuratively) to appoint, decree, specify:--declare, determine, limit, ordain.
  9. Strong's Number: G3992
    There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πέμπω
    Transliteration: pémpō
    Pronunciation: pem'-po
    Description: apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and στέλλω denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield:--send, thrust in.
  10. Strong's Number: G1248
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διακονία
    Transliteration: diakonía
    Pronunciation: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
    Description: from διάκονος; attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate):--(ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
  11. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  12. Strong's Number: G80
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀδελφός
    Transliteration: adelphós
    Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
    Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
  13. Strong's Number: G2730
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατοικέω
    Transliteration: katoikéō
    Pronunciation: kat-oy-keh'-o
    Description: from κατά and οἰκέω; to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively):--dwell(-er), inhabitant(-ter).
  14. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  15. Strong's Number: G2449
    There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰουδαία
    Transliteration: Ioudaía
    Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yah
    Description: feminine of Ἰουδαῖος (with γῆ implied); the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine:--Judæa.