Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. New Living Translation Upon arriving in Antioch, they called the church together and reported everything God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles, too. English Standard Version And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Berean Standard Bible When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Berean Literal Bible Now having arrived and having gathered together the church, they began declaring all that God had done with them, and that He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. King James Bible And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. New King James Version Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. New American Standard Bible When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all the things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. NASB 1995 When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. NASB 1977 And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Legacy Standard Bible And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Amplified Bible Arriving there, they gathered the church together and began to report [in great detail] everything that God had done with them and how He had opened to the Gentiles a door of faith [in Jesus as the Messiah and Savior]. Christian Standard Bible After they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Holman Christian Standard Bible After they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. American Standard Version And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles. Contemporary English Version After arriving in Antioch, they called the church together. They told the people what God had helped them do and how he had made it possible for the Gentiles to believe. English Revised Version And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and how that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles. GOD'S WORD® Translation When they arrived, they called the members of the church together. They reported everything God had done through them, especially that he had given people who were not Jewish the opportunity to believe. Good News Translation When they arrived in Antioch, they gathered the people of the church together and told them about all that God had done with them and how he had opened the way for the Gentiles to believe. International Standard Version When they arrived, they called the church together and told them everything that God had done with them and how he had opened a door so that gentiles would believe. Majority Standard Bible When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. NET Bible When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. New Heart English Bible When they had arrived, and had gathered the church together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations. Webster's Bible Translation And when they had come, and had assembled the church, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Weymouth New Testament Upon their arrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had opened for the Gentiles the door of faith. World English Bible When they had arrived and had gathered the assembly together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having come and gathered the assembly together, they declared as many things as God did with them, and that He opened a door of faith to the nations; Berean Literal Bible Now having arrived and having gathered together the church, they began declaring all that God had done with them, and that He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Young's Literal Translation and having come and gathered together the assembly, they declared as many things as God did with them, and that He did open to the nations a door of faith; Smith's Literal Translation And having arrived, and gathered the church together, they announced what God did with them, and that he opened the door of faith to the nations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they were come, and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible And when they arrived, they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. New Revised Standard Version When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as the whole congregation was gathered together, they related everything that God had done to them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when the whole church had gathered together, they were relating everything that God had done with them and that he had opened the door of the faith to the Gentiles. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd having come and called together the church, they reported all that God had done with them, and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Godbey New Testament And arriving, and convening the church, they reported so many things as God did with them, and that He opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Haweis New Testament So when they arrived they called the church together, and related what great things God had done by them, and that he had opened to the heathen the door of faith. Mace New Testament when they were arrived, and had assembled the Church, they related what great things God had wrought by them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles: Weymouth New Testament Upon their arrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had opened for the Gentiles the door of faith. Worrell New Testament And, having arrived, and having gathered together the assembly, they were rehearsing as many things as God did with them, and that He opened to the gentiles a door of faith. Worsley New Testament And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they related what God had done by them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Report to the Church at Antioch26From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. 27When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 28And they spent a long time there with the disciples.… Cross References Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” Acts 15:4 On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them. Acts 15:12 The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. Acts 15:14 Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. Acts 21:19 Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. Romans 15:18-19 I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. Galatians 2:8-9 For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles. / And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 1 Corinthians 16:9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, Revelation 3:8 I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Treasury of Scripture And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. and had. Acts 15:4-6 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them… Acts 21:20-22 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: … 1 Corinthians 5:4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, they rehearsed. Acts 15:4,12 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them… Acts 21:19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. Romans 15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, opened. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. John 9:10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Jump to Previous Account Arrival Arrived Assembled Assembly Church Declared Detail Door Faith Gathered Gentiles Nations Open Opened Proceeded Rehearsed Report Reported TogetherJump to Next Account Arrival Arrived Assembled Assembly Church Declared Detail Door Faith Gathered Gentiles Nations Open Opened Proceeded Rehearsed Report Reported TogetherActs 14 1. Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.8. At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods. 19. Paul is stoned. 21. They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience. 26. Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them. When they arrived This phrase refers to Paul and Barnabas returning to Antioch after their missionary journey. Antioch was a significant center for early Christianity, serving as a base for missionary activities. The journey included visits to cities like Lystra, Iconium, and Derbe, where they faced both acceptance and persecution. they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul and BarnabasThe primary missionaries in this passage, who have returned from their first missionary journey to report to the church in Antioch. 2. Antioch The city where the church gathered to hear the report. It was a significant center for early Christianity and the starting point for Paul and Barnabas's missionary journey. 3. The Church The body of believers in Antioch who gathered to hear the report of Paul and Barnabas. This community played a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel. 4. Gentiles Non-Jewish people who were receiving the Gospel message. The opening of the "door of faith" to them signifies a pivotal moment in the early church's mission. 5. God's Work The events and miracles that occurred during the missionary journey, attributed to God's power and guidance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in MissionRecognize that it is God who opens doors for the Gospel. Our role is to be faithful in sharing the message, trusting in His timing and power. The Importance of Testimony Sharing what God has done in our lives can encourage and strengthen the faith of others. Like Paul and Barnabas, we should report God's work in our communities. Inclusivity of the Gospel The Gospel is for everyone, regardless of background or ethnicity. We should actively seek to share the message with all people, reflecting God's heart for the nations. Community and Accountability Gathering with fellow believers to share and hear testimonies fosters community and accountability. It is vital for spiritual growth and encouragement. Faith as a Journey The "door of faith" suggests an ongoing journey. Encourage others to step through this door and continue growing in their relationship with Christ.(27) And when they were come.--Two years or thereabouts (A.D. 45-48) had passed since their mission. During that interval little probably had been heard of them, and we can picture to ourselves the eagerness with which the Christiani of Antioch would gather to listen to their report. How he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.--This is noticeable as the first occurrence, as far as the chronological order of the books of the New Testament is concerned, of a very characteristic phrase. It would seem to have been a favourite metaphor of St. Paul's (comp. 1Corinthians 16:1; 2Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3), and comes in here, probably, as a fragment from his speech. From this point of view it is interesting to note the recurrence of the phrase in Revelation 3:8, both St. Paul and St. John, representing as they did different sections of the Church (Galatians 2:9), agreeing in the thought that the door of the Father's house was now opened wider than it had ever been before, and that no man might shut it. . . . Verse 27. - All things for all, A.V.; how that for how, A.V.; a door for the door, A.V. A door. The door is preferable, because "the faith" limits the door to one kind of opening. In Colossians 4:3 the case is a little different both in the A.V. and the R.V., though in the latter "the door of the Word" would be a truer rendering. Observe how the leading idea of the narrative is the conversion of the Gentiles. (See Introduction to the Acts.)Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [When]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they arrived, Παραγενόμενοι (Paragenomenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. they gathered συναγαγόντες (synagagontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church {together} ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. [and] reported ἀνήγγελλον (anēngellon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 312: To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce. all that ὅσα (hosa) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. had done ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. through μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. how ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. He had opened ἤνοιξεν (ēnoixen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. [the] door θύραν (thyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. of faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles. ἔθνεσιν (ethnesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. Links Acts 14:27 NIVActs 14:27 NLT Acts 14:27 ESV Acts 14:27 NASB Acts 14:27 KJV Acts 14:27 BibleApps.com Acts 14:27 Biblia Paralela Acts 14:27 Chinese Bible Acts 14:27 French Bible Acts 14:27 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 14:27 When they had arrived and had gathered (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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