Acts 11:29

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then the disciples, every man cording to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} the disciples,{G3101} every{G1538} man{G5100} according to{G2531} his{G846} ability,{G2141} determined{G3724} to send{G3992} relief{G1248} unto{G1519} the brethren{G80} that{G3588} dwelt{G2730} in{G1722} Judea:{G2449}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{G1161} the disciples{G3101}, every{G1538} man{G846} according to{G2531} his ability{G2141}{(G5711)}{G5100}, determined{G3724}{(G5656)} to send{G3992}{(G5658)} relief{G1248} unto{G1519} the brethren{G80} which dwelt{G2730}{(G5723)} in{G1722} Judaea{G2449}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Then the disciples every man accordinge to his abilite purposed to sende socoure vnto the brethren which dwelt in Iewry.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But the disciples cocluded (euery one acordinge to his abylite) to sende an handreachinge vnto ye brethren that were in Iewry:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then the disciples, euery man according to his habilitie, purposed to sende succour vnto the brethren which dwelt in Iudea.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then the disciples, euery man accordyng to his abilitie, purposed to sende succour vnto the brethren which dwelt in Iurie.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and the disciples, according as any one was prospering, determined each of them to send for ministration to the brethren dwelling in Judea,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judea:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judea:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the disciples, everyone as he was able, made a decision to send help to the brothers living in Judaea:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Referenced Verses

  • Ezra 2:69 : 69 According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for the work: 61,000 gold darics, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.
  • Neh 5:8 : 8 I said to them, 'We have redeemed our fellow Jews who were sold to the nations, as much as we were able. Now, you are selling your own people, only for them to be sold back to us!' They stayed silent, unable to say a word.
  • Eccl 11:1-2 : 1 Send your bread upon the waters, for in many days you will find it again. 2 Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the earth.
  • Luke 12:29-33 : 29 So do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink, and do not worry about it. 30 For all the nations of the world eagerly seek these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
  • Acts 2:44-45 : 44 All the believers were united and had everything in common. 45 They sold their possessions and goods and distributed the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.
  • Acts 4:34 : 34 There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale.
  • Acts 11:1 : 1 The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that even the Gentiles had accepted the word of God.
  • Acts 11:26 : 26 When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year, they met with the church and taught a large number of people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
  • Rom 15:25-27 : 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. 27 Yes, they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated also to minister to them with material blessings.
  • 1 Cor 13:5 : 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
  • 1 Cor 16:1-2 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside something, storing up whatever you may have prospered, so that there will be no collections when I come.
  • 2 Cor 8:2-4 : 2 In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, entirely on their own. 4 They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:12-14 : 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 13 Our desire is not for others to be relieved while you are burdened, but for equality. 14 At the present time, your abundance should meet their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need—so that there may be equality.
  • 2 Cor 9:1-2 : 1 Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you. 2 For I know your eagerness, which I boast about on your behalf to the Macedonians, saying that Achaia has been prepared since last year. And your zeal has stirred up many others.
  • Gal 2:10 : 10 They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
  • Heb 13:5-6 : 5 Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' 6 So we can confidently say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'
  • 1 Pet 4:9-9 : 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    30 They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

  • Acts 4:34-35
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    34 There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale.

    35 They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as they had need.

  • Rom 15:26-27
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    26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.

    27 Yes, they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated also to minister to them with material blessings.

  • Acts 11:28
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    28 One of them, named Agabus, stood up and, through the Spirit, predicted that a severe famine would spread across the entire world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.

  • 2 Cor 9:5-8
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    5 So I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go ahead to you and prepare in advance the generous gift you had promised, so that it may be ready as a blessing, and not as something given reluctantly.

    6 Remember this: The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously.

    7 Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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  • 2 Cor 8:12-15
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    12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

    13 Our desire is not for others to be relieved while you are burdened, but for equality.

    14 At the present time, your abundance should meet their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need—so that there may be equality.

    15 As it is written: 'The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.'

  • 1 Cor 16:1-3
    3 verses
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    1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

    2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside something, storing up whatever you may have prospered, so that there will be no collections when I come.

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    22 News of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

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  • 2 Cor 8:2-4
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    2 In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity.

    3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, entirely on their own.

    4 They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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    17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.

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    37 sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

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  • Acts 20:34-35
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    34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and those of my companions.

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  • Mark 6:36
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  • 3 John 1:7
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  • 2 Cor 8:19-20
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    20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

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  • Acts 1:13
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  • Acts 11:19-20
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    19 Now those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word only to Jews.

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