Acts 11:28 nasb — One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all…

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"One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius."

— Acts 11:28, NASB

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Acts 11 — Context

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And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul;

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and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Now at this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

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One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius.

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And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

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And this they did, sending it in charge of Barnabas and Saul to the elders.

Acts 11:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:28 say?
Acts 11:28 in the NASB reads: “One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of 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 (NASB): “One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of 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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