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Acts 11:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 11:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 11 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Peter's Report to the Church
“And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.”
Acts 11:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 11:1
A Pivotal Moment in Church HistoryThis verse marks a watershed moment in the expansion of the early church. The Greek word ἤκουσαν (ēkousan, "heard") indicates not just casual awareness but significant news that demanded attention. The phrase "the Gentiles had also received" uses ἐδέξαντο (edexanto), meaning "welcomed" or "accepted," suggesting an active reception rather than passive hearing. The word λόγον (logon, "word") emphasizes the gospel message as divine communication.This report follows Peter's encounter with Cornelius (Acts 10), representing the first official acceptance of Gentile b...
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Cross-References for Acts 11:1
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“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.”
“my name is great among the nations”
“even as Christ also accepted you”
“and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field”
“but I went away into Arabia. Then I returned to Damascus.”
“and had gathered the assembly together”
“he says”
“being sent on their way by the assembly”
“that they may all call on the name of Yahweh”