Acts 11:22 asv — And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as f…

American Standard Version

"And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch: "

— Acts 11:22, American Standard Version

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Acts 11 — Context

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They therefore that were scattered abroad upon the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none save only to Jews.

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But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus.

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And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number that believed turned unto the Lord.

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And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch:

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who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

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for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

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And he went forth to Tarsus to seek for Saul;

Acts 11:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:22 say?
Acts 11:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch: ”
Where is Acts 11:22 in the Bible?
Acts 11:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 22.
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 11:22.
What translation should I read Acts 11:22 in?
Acts 11:22 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 11:22?
Acts 11:22 reads (ASV): “And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch: ” 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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