Acts 11:27
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New International Version (©2011)
During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

New Living Translation (©2007)
During this time some prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Now at this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

International Standard Version (©2012)
At that time some prophets from Jerusalem came down to Antioch.

NET Bible (©2006)
At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
And in those days Prophets came there from Jerusalem.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
At that time some prophets came from Jerusalem to the city of Antioch.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

American King James Version
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.

American Standard Version
Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And in these days there came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch:

Darby Bible Translation
Now in these days prophets went down from Jerusalem to Antioch;

English Revised Version
Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Webster's Bible Translation
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Weymouth New Testament
At that time certain Prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch,

World English Bible
Now in these days, prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Young's Literal Translation
And in those days there came from Jerusalem prophets to Antioch,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

11:25-30 Hitherto the followers of Christ were called disciples, that is, learners, scholars; but from that time they were called Christians. The proper meaning of this name is, a follower of Christ; it denotes one who, from serious thought, embraces the religion of Christ, believes his promises, and makes it his chief care to shape his life by Christ's precepts and example. Hence it is plain that multitudes take the name of Christian to whom it does not rightly belong. But the name without the reality will only add to our guilt. While the bare profession will bestow neither profit nor delight, the possession of it will give both the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Grant, Lord, that Christians may forget other names and distinctions, and love one another as the followers of Christ ought to do. True Christians will feel for their brethren under afflictions. Thus will fruit be brought forth to the praise and glory of God. If all mankind were true Christians, how cheerfully would they help one another! The whole earth would be like one large family, every member of which would strive to be dutiful and kind.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 27. - Now for and, A.V.; there came down for came, A.V. (see Acts 18:22). Prophets; a recognized order in the Church at that time (Acts 2:17, 18`13:1; 20:23; 21:9, 10; 1 Corinthians 12:28, 29; Ephesians 4:11). The news of the accession of the Gentiles to the Church of Antioch would naturally lead to such prophets being either sent by the Church of Jerusalem or coming of their own accord.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch., That is, some time in that year that Saul and Barnabas were at Antioch, there came from Jerusalem thither some Christian prophets; for such there were in the Christian church, who had not only a gift of expounding the more mysterious prophecies of the Old Testament, but also of foretelling things to come; see Acts 13:1.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Ac 11:27-30. By Occasion of a Famine Barnabas and Saul Return to Jerusalem with a Contribution for the Relief of Their Suffering Brethren.

27. came prophets from Jerusalem—inspired teachers, a class we shall afterwards frequently meet with, who sometimes, but not necessarily, foretold future events. They are classed next to apostles (1Co 12:28, 29; Eph 4:11).

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The Church at Antioch
…26And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 27And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. …

Luke 11:49 Because of this, God in his wisdom said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and others they will persecute.'
Acts 2:17 "'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
Acts 6:5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
Acts 11:20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Acts 11:22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
Acts 13:1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.
Acts 14:26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers.
Acts 15:30 So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter.
Acts 18:22 When he landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.
1 Corinthians 12:10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.