Acts 11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Peter’s Report to the Church at Jerusalem
11 Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers[a] criticized him,(A) 3 saying, “Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?”(B) 4 Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, 5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. There was something like a large sheet coming down from heaven, being lowered by its four corners, and it came close to me.(C) 6 As I looked at it closely I saw four-footed animals, beasts of prey, reptiles, and birds of the air. 7 I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ 8 But I replied, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ 9 But a second time the voice answered from heaven, ‘What God has made clean, you must not call profane.’ 10 This happened three times; then everything was pulled up again to heaven. 11 At that very moment three men, sent to me from Caesarea, arrived at the house where we were. 12 The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us.[b] These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.(D) 13 He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa and bring Simon, who is called Peter;(E) 14 he will give you a message by which you and your entire household will be saved.’ 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning.(F) 16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’(G) 17 If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?”(H) 18 When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”(I)
The Church in Antioch
19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.(J) 20 But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists[c] also, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.(K) 21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number became believers and turned to the Lord.(L) 22 News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,(M) 24 for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were brought to the Lord.(N) 25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,(O) 26 and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called “Christians.”(P)
27 At that time prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.(Q) 28 One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine over all the world, and this took place during the reign of Claudius.(R) 29 The disciples determined that, according to their ability, each would send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea;(S) 30 this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.(T)
Acts 11
New King James Version
Peter Defends God’s Grace
11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, (A)those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, (B)“You went in to uncircumcised men (C)and ate with them!”
4 But Peter explained it to them (D)in order from the beginning, saying: 5 (E)“I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, an object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me. 6 When I observed it intently and considered, I saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. 7 And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter; kill and eat.’ 8 But I said, ‘Not so, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.’ 9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, ‘What God has cleansed you must not call common.’ 10 Now this was done three times, and all were drawn up again into heaven. 11 At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea. 12 Then (F)the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover (G)these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house. 13 (H)And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, ‘Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter, 14 who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.’ 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, (I)as upon us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, (J)‘John indeed baptized with water, but (K)you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 (L)If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, (M)who was I that I could withstand God?”
18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, (N)“Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.”
Barnabas and Saul at Antioch
19 (O)Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. 20 But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to (P)the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And (Q)the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and (R)turned to the Lord.
22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out (S)Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. 23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and (T)encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, (U)full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. (V)And a great many people were added to the Lord.
25 Then Barnabas departed for (W)Tarsus to seek Saul. 26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Relief to Judea
27 And in these days (X)prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named (Y)Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of (Z)Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send (AA)relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. 30 (AB)This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Apostlagärningarna 11
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Petrus rapport om hedningarnas ställning
11 Apostlarna och bröderna i hela Judeen fick höra att också hedningarna hade tagit emot Guds ord. 2 När Petrus kom upp till Jerusalem, började de omskurna att angripa honom. 3 De sade: "Du har besökt oomskurna män och ätit tillsammans med dem." 4 Petrus förklarade då steg för steg vad som hade hänt: 5 "Jag befann mig i staden Joppe, och medan jag bad kom jag i hänryckning och fick se en syn. Något som liknade en stor linneduk kom ner. Fäst i sina fyra hörn sänktes den ner från himlen och kom till mig. 6 När jag noga såg efter, fick jag se jordens fyrfotadjur, både vilda och tama, och kräldjur och himlens fåglar. 7 Jag hörde också en röst som sade till mig: Stig upp, Petrus, slakta och ät! 8 Jag svarade: Nej, nej, Herre! Något oheligt eller orent har aldrig kommit i min mun. 9 För andra gången talade en röst från himlen: Vad Gud har förklarat för rent skall inte du anse vara orent. 10 Detta hände tre gånger, och sedan drogs alltsammans upp till himlen.
11 Och se, just då stod tre män utanför huset där vi var. De hade skickats till mig från Cesarea. 12 Anden sade till mig att jag skulle följa med dem utan att tveka.[a] De sex bröderna här följde också med mig, och vi gick in i mannens hus. 13 Han berättade för oss, hur han hade sett ängeln stå i hans hus och säga: Skicka bud till Joppe och hämta hit den Simon som kallas Petrus. 14 Han skall tala till dig, och genom de orden skall du bli frälst, du och hela din familj. 15 Och när jag började tala, föll den helige Ande på dem, alldeles som på oss under den första tiden. 16 Då kom jag ihåg vad Herren hade sagt: Johannes döpte med vatten, men ni skall döpas i den helige Ande. 17 Om nu Gud gav dem samma gåva som han gav oss, när vi hade kommit till tro på Herren Jesus Kristus, vem var då jag, att jag skulle kunna hindra Gud?" 18 När de hörde detta, lugnade de sig och prisade Gud och sade: "Så har Gud skänkt också åt hedningarna den omvändelse som ger liv."
Evangelium kommer till hednavärlden
19 De som hade skingrats på grund av den förföljelse som började med Stefanus kom ända till Fenicien, Cypern och Antiokia, och de predikade ordet endast för judar. 20 Men bland dem fanns några män från Cypern och Cyrene, och när de kom till Antiokia började de tala också till grekerna[b] och predika evangeliet om Herren Jesus. 21 Och Herrens hand var med dem, och ett stort antal kom till tro och omvände sig till Herren. 22 Ryktet om detta nådde församlingen i Jerusalem, och man sände då Barnabas till Antiokia. 23 När han kom dit och såg vad Guds nåd hade uträttat, blev han glad och uppmanade dem alla att hålla sig till Herren av hela sitt hjärta. 24 Barnabas var en god man, uppfylld av den helige Ande och tro. Och en stor skara människor fördes till Herren. 25 Han begav sig därefter till Tarsus för att söka upp Saulus. 26 Han fann honom och tog honom med sig till Antiokia. Under ett helt år var de tillsammans med församlingen och undervisade en stor skara. Och det var i Antiokia som lärjungarna först började kallas kristna.
27 Vid den tiden kom några profeter från Jerusalem ner till Antiokia. 28 En av dem som hette Agabus trädde fram, och genom Anden förutsade han att en svår hungersnöd skulle komma över hela världen. - Den kom också under Claudius regering. - 29 Då beslöt lärjungarna att var och en skulle skicka så mycket han kunde till hjälp åt bröderna som bodde i Judeen. 30 Detta gjorde de också, och de sände hjälpen med Barnabas och Saulus till de äldste.
Footnotes
- Apostlagärningarna 11:12 utan att tveka Andra handskrifter: "utan att skilja" (mellan hedningar och judar).
- Apostlagärningarna 11:20 grekerna Dvs hedningarna.
Acts 11
King James Version
11 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.
8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
10 And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.
11 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.
12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:
13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.
15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?
18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto 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.
27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
28 And 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.
29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
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