Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
27. Luke commendeth in this place the faith of the men of Antioch by the fruit, because they endeavored to relieve the poverty of that church, from whence they received the gospel, with their abundance; and that did they unrequested. Such earnest care for the brethren doth sufficiently declare how seriously they worshipped Christ, the head of all.
Christ gave prophets to the Church not merely to prove His truth but to guide it. These men came from Jerusalem to Antioch because they saw their work done there and heard that church flourished. Faithful service in small things draws greater trust.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 11:27-30
Which they also did,.... They not only determined, but they put their resolutions into execution, and acted according to a rule which the apostle recommends, Co2 8:11 and sent it to the elders; to the apostles; for though there were deacons there, yet they chose to send it to them, that they might put it into proper hands to distribute to the necessitous: and this...