Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. New Living Translation Everyone listened quietly as Barnabas and Paul told about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. English Standard Version And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible Now the whole multitude kept silent and were listening to Barnabas and Paul relating what signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles by them. King James Bible Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. New King James Version Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. New American Standard Bible All the people kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles. NASB 1995 All the people kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. NASB 1977 And all the multitude kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. Legacy Standard Bible And all the multitude kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. Amplified Bible All the people remained silent, and they listened [attentively] to Barnabas and Paul as they described all the signs and wonders (attesting miracles) that God had done through them among the Gentiles. Christian Standard Bible The whole assembly became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describe all the signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the whole assembly fell silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describing all the signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. American Standard Version And all the multitude kept silence; and they hearkened unto Barnabas and Paul rehearsing what signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles through them. Contemporary English Version Everyone kept quiet and listened as Barnabas and Paul told how God had given them the power to work a lot of miracles and wonders for the Gentiles. English Revised Version And all the multitude kept silence; and they hearkened unto Barnabas and Paul rehearsing what signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. GOD'S WORD® Translation The whole crowd was silent. They listened to Barnabas and Paul tell about all the miracles and amazing things that God had done through them among non-Jewish people. Good News Translation The whole group was silent as they heard Barnabas and Paul report all the miracles and wonders that God had performed through them among the Gentiles. International Standard Version The whole crowd was silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul tell about all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the gentiles. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible The whole group kept quiet and listened to Barnabas and Paul while they explained all the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. New Heart English Bible And all the people kept quiet, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them. Webster's Bible Translation Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought by them among the Gentiles. Weymouth New Testament Then the whole assembly remained silent while they listened to the statement made by Paul and Barnabas as to all the signs and marvels that God had done among the Gentiles through their instrumentality. World English Bible All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the multitude kept silence and were listening to Barnabas and Paul expounding as many signs and wonders as God did among the nations through them; Berean Literal Bible Now the whole multitude kept silent and were listening to Barnabas and Paul relating what signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles by them. Young's Literal Translation And all the multitude did keep silence, and were hearkening to Barnabas and Paul, declaring as many signs and wonders as God did among the nations through them; Smith's Literal Translation And all the multitude were silent, and heard Barnabas and Paul, recounting what signs and wonders God did in the nations through them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the multitude held their peace; and they heard Barnabas and Paul telling what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the entire multitude was silent. And they were listening to Barnabas and Paul, describing what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles through them. New American Bible The whole assembly fell silent, and they listened while Paul and Barnabas described the signs and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles through them. New Revised Standard Version The whole assembly kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they told of all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the whole congregation was silent, and listened to Paul and Barnabas, who were declaring the miracles and signs among the Gentiles and everything which God had wrought by their hands. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And all the crowds were silent, and they were listening to Paulus and to BarNaba, who related everything whatever God had done by their hands- signs and mighty deeds among the Gentiles. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen all the multitude kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul, while they made known what signs and wonders God had done by them among the Gentiles. Godbey New Testament And the whole multitude became silent, and continued to hear Barnabas and Paul, relating how many miracles and wonders God wrought among the Gentiles through them. Haweis New Testament Then the whole multitude kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul, relating how great signs and miracles God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. Mace New Testament The whole assembly were very silent, whilst Barnabas and Paul related what miracles and prodigies God had wrought among the Gentiles by their ministry. Weymouth New Testament Then the whole assembly remained silent while they listened to the statement made by Paul and Barnabas as to all the signs and marvels that God had done among the Gentiles through their instrumentality. Worrell New Testament And all the multitude kept silence: and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul, recounting what signs and wonders God wrought among the gentiles through them. Worsley New Testament And all the multitude kept silence, and gave attention to Barnabas and Paul, relating what signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Council at Jerusalem…11On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.” 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. 13When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!… Cross References Acts 14:27 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. 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. 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 13:12 When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. Acts 10:44-46 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, Acts 19:11-12 God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. Acts 8:6-8 The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. / So there was great joy in that city. Acts 9:35 and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Acts 26:17-18 I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ Acts 28:28 Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” Luke 2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” 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.” Treasury of Scripture Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles by them. declaring. Acts 15:4 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 14:27 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. Acts 21:19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. Jump to Previous Assembly Audience Barnabas Declaring Gentiles Hearkened Kept Marvels Miracles Miraculous Multitude Nations Paul Quiet Related Relating Reporting Signs Silence Silent Telling Whole Wonders WroughtJump to Next Assembly Audience Barnabas Declaring Gentiles Hearkened Kept Marvels Miracles Miraculous Multitude Nations Paul Quiet Related Relating Reporting Signs Silence Silent Telling Whole Wonders WroughtActs 15 1. Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.5. The apostles consult about it, 22. and send their determination by letters to the churches. 36. Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, 39. disagree, and travel different ways. The whole assembly fell silent This phrase indicates a moment of reverence and attentiveness among the gathered believers. The assembly likely included apostles, elders, and other members of the early church in Jerusalem. The silence suggests the gravity of the situation and the respect given to the speakers. In Jewish culture, silence often precedes the reception of important teachings or decisions, reflecting a readiness to listen and discern. as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them Persons / Places / Events 1. BarnabasA key figure in the early church, known for his encouragement and missionary work alongside Paul. He played a significant role in the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. Paul Formerly Saul of Tarsus, a Pharisee who converted to Christianity and became one of the most influential apostles, particularly in spreading the Gospel to the Gentile world. 3. The Whole Assembly Refers to the gathering of apostles and elders in Jerusalem, known as the Jerusalem Council, which was convened to address the issue of Gentile conversion and adherence to Jewish law. 4. Signs and Wonders Miraculous acts performed by God through Barnabas and Paul, serving as divine validation of their ministry to the Gentiles. 5. Gentiles Non-Jewish people who were being evangelized and brought into the early Christian church, raising questions about the necessity of following Jewish customs. Teaching Points The Power of TestimonyThe silence of the assembly as they listened to Barnabas and Paul underscores the power of personal testimony in affirming God's work. Believers should be encouraged to share their experiences of God's faithfulness and power. Unity in Diversity The Jerusalem Council exemplifies the early church's efforts to maintain unity amidst diversity. Christians today should strive for unity in the body of Christ, respecting cultural differences while upholding core Gospel truths. Divine Validation Signs and wonders served as divine validation of the apostles' ministry. While miraculous signs may not always accompany modern ministry, the fruit of the Spirit and transformed lives continue to validate the work of God. Openness to God's Work The acceptance of Gentiles into the church challenges believers to remain open to how God might work in unexpected ways and through unexpected people.(12) And gave audience to Barnabas and Paul.--The leaders of the Church had clearly reserved their part in the debate to the last, and the two Apostles of the Gentiles were now called on to repeat more publicly what they had already narrated to the Apostles and elders (Acts 15:4). It was, perhaps, with a special view to the character of their hearers that they laid stress on the "signs and wonders" which had attested God's acceptance of their work (Matthew 12:38; Matthew 16:1; 1Corinthians 1:22). Miracles had been wrought among the Gentiles as freely as among the Jews, and those who wrought them, unless they were casting out devils by Beelzebub (and the Judaisers appear to have shrunk from that charge), must have been sent by God (John 3:2; John 9:31-33). . . . Verse 12. - And for then, A.V.; they hearkened for gave audience, A.V.; rehearsing what signs for declaring what miracles, A.V. Kept silence; marking the contrast between the noisy questionings and disputings which had preceded Peter's speech, and the quiet orderly attention with which they now listened to Paul and Barnabas, telling them of the conversion of the Gentiles. It recalls Virgil's description of the effect of the presence of a man of grave piety upon an excited crowd - "Tum, pielate gravem ac meritis si forte virum quem Greek Theτὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. assembly πλῆθος (plēthos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4128: A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. fell silent Ἐσίγησεν (Esigēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4601: Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent. [as they] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. listened to ἤκουον (ēkouon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Barnabas Βαρνάβα (Barnaba) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 921: Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Paul Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. describing ἐξηγουμένων (exēgoumenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1834: To lead, show the way; met: I unfold, narrate, declare. From ek and hegeomai; to consider out, i.e. Rehearse, unfold. [the] 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. signs σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. wonders τέρατα (terata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 5059: A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. 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. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 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. through δι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. 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. Links Acts 15:12 NIVActs 15:12 NLT Acts 15:12 ESV Acts 15:12 NASB Acts 15:12 KJV Acts 15:12 BibleApps.com Acts 15:12 Biblia Paralela Acts 15:12 Chinese Bible Acts 15:12 French Bible Acts 15:12 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 15:12 All the multitude kept silence and they (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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