Act 11:28 | JFB | STEP | 28. that there should be great dearth throughout all the world-- the whole Roman empire. which came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar-- Four famines occurred during his reign. This one in Judea and the adjacent countries took place, A.D. 41 [Josephus, Antiquities, 20.2,5]. An important date for tracing out the chronology of the Acts. (But this subject is too difficult and extensive to admit of being handled here).

‏ Acts 11:28

28. that there should be great dearth throughout all the world--the whole Roman empire.

which came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar--Four famines occurred during his reign. This one in Judea and the adjacent countries took place, A.D. 41 [Josephus, Antiquities, 20.2,5]. An important date for tracing out the chronology of the Acts. (But this subject is too difficult and extensive to admit of being handled here).