Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

The apostles

Bible References

The apostles

Acts 8:14
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had responded to the message of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
Galatians 1:17
I did not go up to Jerusalem to [discuss it with] those who had become apostles before me either; instead I went away into Arabia. [Note: This is probably when Paul received supernatural power from the Holy Spirit]. Then afterward, I returned to Damascus. [Note: This was in Syria where Paul was converted].

The gentiles

Acts 10:34
Then Peter began to speak. He said, "I perceive that God truly does not show favoritism toward anyone,
Acts 14:27
And when they arrived [in Antioch of Syria], they gathered the church together and reported everything that God had done through them and how He had opened a door [of opportunity] for the [unconverted] Gentiles to [enter] the faith.
Acts 15:3
So, they were sent on their way with the backing of the [Antioch] church and traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, telling them about the conversion of the Gentiles. This brought great rejoicing to all the brothers [who heard about it].
Matthew 8:11
And I [also] say to you, that many people will come from the east and the west and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 16:5
As they were entering the cave, they were amazed when they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting at the right side of the entrance.
Luke 2:32
[to be] a light for revealing [God's way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites."
Romans 15:7
So, welcome one another, just as Christ has welcomed you [or, "us"], as a way of honoring God.