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Acts 11:30

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What does Acts 11:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 11:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 11

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27Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be a great famine over all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius.
29And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judea:
30which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
← Acts 11:29Acts 12:1 →
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Which they also did, etc.] They not only determined, but they put their resolutions into execution, and acted according to a rule which the apostle recommends, (<470811>2 Corinthians 8:11 9:7) and sent it to the elders; to the apostles; for though there were deacons there, yet they chose to send it to them, that they might put it into proper hands to distribute to the necessitous: and this collection they sent by the hands of Saul and Barnabas; of this journey to Jerusalem, Paul makes no mention in (<480117>Galatians 1:17-19,21, 2:1).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“sent it to the elders--an office well known to be borrowed from the synagogue; after the model of which, and not at all of the temple, the Christian Churches were constituted by the apostles. by the hands of Barnabas and Saul--This was Saul's SECOND VISIT TO JERUSALEM after his conversion. Next: Acts Chapter 12”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Sent it to the elders - Greek: to the presbyters. This is the first mention which we have in the New Testament of elders, or presbyters, in the Christian church. The word literally denotes “aged men,” but in the Jewish synagogue it was merely a name of office. It is clear, however, I think, that the elders of the Jewish synagogue here are not included, for the relief Was intended for the “brethren” (Acts 11:29); that is, the Christians who were at Jerusalem, and it is not probable that a charity like. this would have been entrusted to the hands of Jewish elders. The connection here does not enable us to determine anything about the sense in which the word was used. I think it probable that…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Sending it to the elders - Who gave it to the deacons, to be distributed by them, as every one had need. Next: Acts Chapter 12”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“11:30 This is the first reference in Acts to elders as officers of the Christian church (see also 14:23; 15:2-23; 16:4; 20:17-35; 21:18; cp. 1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“to the: Act 14:23, Act 15:4, Act 15:6, Act 15:23, Act 16:4, Act 20:17; Ti1 5:17; Tit 1:5; Jam 5:14; Pe1 5:1 by: Act 12:25; Co1 16:3, Co1 16:4; Co2 8:17-21 Next: Acts Chapter 12”
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