Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 11:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 11:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 11 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Acts 11:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 11:22
News of Antioch's Gentile conversions reached Jerusalem, prompting them to send Barnabas. That the mother church investigated new work shows appropriate oversight and discernment. Barnabas's selection was providential - as an encourager with ties to Cyprus (Acts 4:36), he would recognize and affirm God's genuine work among Gentiles. Reformed polity values church oversight while recognizing God's sovereignty to work beyond human structures. Barnabas's role was to confirm and encourage, not control or criticize, the Antioch church.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 11:22
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“and brought him to the apostles”
“Simeon who was called Niger”
“with the whole assembly”
“who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is”
“And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.”
“they appointed Paul and Barnabas”
“and brought us glad news of your faith and love”
“teaching and preaching the word of the Lord”
“they sent Peter and John to them”