Acts 11:21 net — The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

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"The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord."

— Acts 11:21, NET Bible

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Acts 11 — Context

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When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying,“So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”

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Activity in the Church at Antioch Now those who had been scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one but Jews.

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But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene among them who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks too, proclaiming the good news of the Lord Jesus.

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The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

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A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

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When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

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because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a significant number of people were brought to the Lord.

Acts 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:21 say?
Acts 11:21 in the NET Bible reads: “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.”
Where is Acts 11:21 in the Bible?
Acts 11:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 21.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 11:21.
What translation should I read Acts 11:21 in?
Acts 11:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 11:21?
Acts 11:21 reads (NET): “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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