Acts 11:28 cpdv — And one of them, named Agabus, rising up, signified through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And one of them, named Agabus, rising up, signified through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over the entire world, which did happen under Claudius."

— Acts 11:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 11 — Context

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Then Barnabas set out for Tarsus, so that he might seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.

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And they were conversing there in the Church for an entire year. And they taught such a great multitude, that it was at Antioch that the disciples were first known by the name of Christian.

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Now in these days, prophets from Jerusalem went over to Antioch.

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And one of them, named Agabus, rising up, signified through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over the entire world, which did happen under Claudius.

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Then the disciples declared, according to what each one possessed, what they would offer to be sent to the brothers living in Judea.

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And so they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 11:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:28 say?
Acts 11:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And one of them, named Agabus, rising up, signified through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over the entire world, which did happen under Claudius.”
Where is Acts 11:28 in the Bible?
Acts 11:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 28.
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 11:28.
What translation should I read Acts 11:28 in?
Acts 11:28 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 11:28?
Acts 11:28 reads (CPDV): “And one of them, named Agabus, rising up, signified through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over the entire world, which did happen under Claudius.” 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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