Acts 11:4

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

Maar Petrus, beginnende, verhaalde het hun vervolgens, zeggende:

Wat betekent dit?

In this verse from the book of Acts, Peter is explaining something he has experienced or witnessed to a group of people. He tells them everything from start to finish in an orderly manner.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're telling your friends about an exciting trip to the zoo. You wouldn't just say 'I saw animals.' Instead, you'd tell them all about it step by step, like how you got there and what animals you saw first. That's what Peter is doing here!

Historische achtergrond

The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It is part of the New Testament and records the early history of Christianity. This passage is likely addressed to Jewish Christians who are skeptical about Gentiles (non-Jewish people) becoming followers of Jesus.

Toepassing voor vandaag

When you face a difficult situation, like explaining why you chose an unconventional career path to your parents, it's best to be clear and thorough from the beginning to avoid misunderstandings. Just as Peter did with his audience.

Onderwerpen

• faith
• communication
• testimony
• conversion
• community

Gerelateerde verzen

• Genesis 32:10
• Exodus 6:7
• Luke 1:1-4
• Acts 15:12
• Romans 9:1

Veelgestelde vragen

Why is it important that Peter starts his story from the beginning?

Starting from the beginning helps ensure nothing critical is missed and provides a clear understanding of events, which can prevent confusion or misinterpretation.

How does Acts 11:4 relate to evangelism today?

Peter’s method of sharing from the beginning and providing details can inspire modern believers to share their faith journey clearly and comprehensively when witnessing.

What lesson can we learn about testimony from this verse?

We should give our testimonies in a clear, organized manner that includes all necessary details, helping others understand the full context of our spiritual journeys.