The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 11:27

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Now for and, A.V.; there came down for came, A.V. (see Acts 18:22). Prophets; a recognized order in the Church at that time (Acts 2:17, Acts 2:18`Acts 13:1; Acts 20:23; Acts 21:9, Acts 21:10; 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 12:29; Ephesians 4:11).

The news of the accession of the Gentiles to the Church of Antioch would naturally lead to such prophets being either sent by the Church of Jerusalem or coming of their own accord.

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