ACTS 11:27 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.”
During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.—the prophets (prophētai) are itinerant charismatic figures; their 'coming down' from Jerusalem to Antioch shows inter-church communication and the movement of prophetic ministry. Prophets function as covenant-enforcer voices, bringing Jerusalem's perspective to the emerging Gentile church.
Church Fathers on Acts 11:27
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. Acts 11:27 It was need that the fruit of alms should also be planted there. And see how of necessity (ἀ ναγκαίως) (it comes about that) none of the men of note becomes their teacher. They got for their teachers, men of Cyprus, and Cyrene, and Paul— though he indeed surpassed (the Apostles) themselves — since Paul also had for teachers Ananias and Barnabas. But here of necessity (this was the case).
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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