Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 (Apostle)
19 |
Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. |
20 |
But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. |
21 |
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. |
22 |
Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. |
23 |
When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. |
24 |
For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. |
25 |
Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. |
26 |
And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. |
29 |
Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. |
30 |
This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. |