Strong’s Greek 1110 appears fifteen times in the New Testament, with its distribution heavily concentrated in Luke–Acts (eleven occurrences), complemented by John 18:15-16, Romans 1:19, and Acts 15:18. The contexts fall into two main groups: (1) relational acquaintance among people (Luke 2:44; Luke 23:49; John 18:15-16) and (2) public proclamation or disclosure of facts, especially concerning the gospel and the works of God (Acts 1:19; Acts 2:14; Acts 4:10, 16; Acts 9:42; Acts 13:38; Acts 19:17; Acts 28:22, 28; Romans 1:19; Acts 15:18).

Public Testimony in Luke–Acts

Luke portrays “what became known” as an engine that propels the narrative of salvation history. The term often follows a sign, miracle, or prophetic fulfillment, underscoring how God Himself ensures wide acknowledgement.
• Acts 1:19 reports Judas’ fate: “When this became known to all who were living in Jerusalem, they named that field... Field of Blood.” The tragedy, openly known, sets the stage for apostolic replacement.
• Acts 2:14; 4:10; 13:38 employ a consistent homiletic formula—“let this be known to you”—which roots apostolic preaching in verifiable public facts, distinguishing gospel proclamation from esoteric mysticism.
• Acts 4:16 and 19:17 show Jewish and pagan audiences compelled by undeniable evidence: “they have performed a remarkable sign, and it is apparent to all who live in Jerusalem” (Acts 4:16); “When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus... the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified” (Acts 19:17). Revelation leads to reverence.

Witness, Acquaintance, and Social Networks

In Luke’s infancy narrative and passion account the word marks intimate circles who can confirm events. “They began to look for Him among their relatives and acquaintances” (Luke 2:44). At the cross “all those who knew Him... stood at a distance” (Luke 23:49). Such references stress historical reliability: eyewitnesses and personal acquaintances anchor faith in real time and place. John 18:15-16 twice notes that an unnamed disciple “was known to the high priest,” demonstrating how acquaintance grants access for testimony, even within hostile environments.

Revelation of the Gospel Message

The apostolic call “let it be known to you” functions as a covenantal summons. Peter proclaims, “let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words” (Acts 2:14), then explains fulfillment of Joel. Paul echoes the pattern in the synagogue: “Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you” (Acts 13:38). Knowledge is not mere data; it is an invitation to saving faith.

God’s Self-Disclosure

Romans 1:19 brings the concept from horizontal witness to vertical revelation: “what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.” Natural revelation parallels the public facts of Christ’s ministry—both render humanity responsible to respond. Acts 15:18 (quotation of Amos) grounds Gentile inclusion in God’s eternal plan: “things known from long ago.” Divine works are not improvisations but long-established realities now being publicly manifested.

Pastoral and Missional Applications

1. Confidence in open proclamation: the early church did not fear scrutiny; miracles and doctrine alike were broadcast. Pastors today should trust that gospel truth thrives in daylight.
2. Leveraging existing relationships: Luke 2:44 and John 18:15-16 remind leaders to engage natural networks—family, friends, professional circles—for kingdom witness.
3. Emphasising evidence: Apologetic ministry can legitimately appeal to what is “known” historically, scientifically, or experientially, following apostolic precedent.

Historical Insight for Early Church Ministry

The repeated usage in Acts reveals a rhythm: mighty act → widespread knowledge → community reaction. That pattern undergirded church growth in Jerusalem (Acts 4:4), Joppa (Acts 9:42), and Ephesus (Acts 19:17). Strategic communication—whether through public speech, written correspondence, or shared testimony—was crucial for missional expansion.

Doctrinal Implications

• Revelation: God intends His redemptive work to be plainly known; secrecy is foreign to the gospel ethos.
• Accountability: Public knowledge creates moral responsibility (Acts 4:16; Romans 1:19).
• Universality: The move from Jerusalem to “all who dwell in Jerusalem,” then to “Jews and Greeks,” and finally to “Gentiles” (Acts 28:28) charts the spread of saving knowledge to every ethnicity.

Practical Takeaways for Believers Today

• Cultivate transparency in personal testimony; share verifiable accounts of God’s intervention.
• Acknowledge that acquaintance carries influence—introduce Jesus within existing relationships.
• Rest in the assurance that the Lord’s works are eternally known (Acts 15:18) and cannot be thwarted by opposition (Acts 4:16-17).

By tracing Strong’s 1110 through Scripture, one sees a consistent divine strategy: God acts in history, sees to it that His deeds become widely known, and then calls all people to repent and believe on the basis of that public revelation.