1 A nd the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

The missionaries and followers who were in the country of Judea heard that the people who were not Jews also had received the Word of God.

2 A nd when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the Jewish followers argued with him.

3 s aying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

They said, “Why did you visit those people who are not Jews and eat with them?”

4 B ut Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

Then Peter began to tell all that had happened from the beginning to the end. He said,

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:

“While I was praying in the city of Joppa, I saw in a dream something coming down from heaven. It was like a large linen cloth let down by the four corners until it came to me.

6 u pon 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.

As I looked at it, I saw four-footed animals and snakes of the earth and birds of the sky.

7 A nd I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.

I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill something and eat it.’

8 B ut I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.

But I said, ‘No, Lord! Nothing that is unclean has ever gone into my mouth.’

9 B ut the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

The voice from heaven said the second time, ‘What God has made clean you must not say is unclean.’

10 A nd this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.

This happened three times and then it was taken up again to heaven.

11 A nd, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cæsarea unto me.

“Three men had already come to the house where I was staying. They had been sent to me from the city of Caesarea.

12 A nd the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:

The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not doubt about going. These six men also went with me to this man’s house.

13 a nd 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;

He told us how he had seen an angel in his own home. The angel had stood in front of him and said, ‘Send men to Joppa to ask for Simon Peter.

14 w ho shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

He will tell you and all your family how you can be saved from the punishment of sin.’

15 A nd as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

“As I began to talk to them, the Holy Spirit came down on them just as He did on us at the beginning.

16 T hen 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.

Then I remembered the Lord had said, ‘John baptized with water but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

17 F orasmuch 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?

If God gave to them the same gift He gave to us after we put our trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I stand against God?”

18 W hen they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

When they heard these words, they said nothing more. They thanked God, saying, “Then God has given life also to the people who are not Jews. They have this new life by being sorry for their sins and turning from them.” The Followers Are Called Christians First In Antioch

19 N ow 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.

Those who went different places because of the trouble that started over Stephen had gone as far as the cities of Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch. They had preached the Word, but only to the Jews.

20 A nd some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

Some of the men from Cyprus and Cyrene returned to Antioch. They preached the Good News of Jesus Christ to the Greek people there.

21 A nd the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

The Lord gave them power. Many people put their trust in the Lord and turned to Him.

22 T hen 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.

The news of this came to the church in Jerusalem. They sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23 W ho, 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.

When he got there and saw how good God had been to them, he was full of joy. He told them to be true and faithful to the Lord.

24 F or he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Barnabas was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And many people became followers of the Lord.

25 T hen departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

From there Barnabas went on to the city of Tarsus to look for Saul.

26 a nd 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.

When he found Saul, he brought him back with him to Antioch. For a year they taught many people in the church. The followers were first called Christians in Antioch. The Antioch Church Helps the Jerusalem Church

27 A nd in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

At that time some men who preached God’s Word came to Antioch and told what was going to happen. They were from Jerusalem.

28 A nd 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 Cæsar.

One of them was Agabus. The Holy Spirit told him to stand up and speak. He told them there would be very little food to eat over all the world. This happened when Claudius was leader of the country.

29 T hen the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judæa:

The Christians agreed that each one should give what money he could to help the Christians living in Judea.

30 w hich also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

They did this and sent it to the church leaders with Barnabas and Saul.