ACTS 11:30 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.”
This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.—the practical action (sending relief) is mediated through Barnabas and Saul, establishing their official standing as delegated representatives. The 'elders' (presbyteroi, the Jerusalem church's leadership structure) receive the gift. The relief act (apostolē, 'sending' of aid) becomes a paradigm of koinōnia (fellowship/mutual aid) across the early church and establishes Saul/Paul's later role in the Jerusalem collection.
Church Fathers on Acts 11:30
Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Acts 11:30 Do you mark them, that no sooner do they believe than they bring forth fruit, not only for their own but for those afar off? And Barnabas is sent and Saul, to minister (the same.) Of this occasion (᾿Ενταὕθα) he says (to the Galatians), And James, Cephas, and John gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, only (they would) that we should remember the poor. Galatians 2:9…
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