Acts 2:11

"Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the parts of Libya around Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the diverse and international nature of the early Christian church, emphasizing that salvation is for people from various ethnic backgrounds and geographical locations, including regions far from Jerusalem where Christianity first emerged. This inclusivity underscores the universal appeal of the gospel message.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. Cretes. Crete, now called Candia, is an island in the Mediterranean, about 200 miles in length and 50 in breadth, about 500 miles south-west of Constantinople, and about the same distance west of Syria or Palestine. The climate is mild and delightful, the sky unclouded and serene. By some this island is supposed to be the Caphtorim of the Hebrews, Ge 10:14. It is mentioned in the Acts as the place touched at by Paul, Ac 27:7,8,13. This was the residence of Titus, who was left there by Paul to "set in order the things that were wanting," etc., Tit 1:5. The Cretians among the Greeks were famous for deceit and falsehood, Tit 1:12,13. The language spoken there was probably the Greek.

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