The Church in Antioch
19mNow those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists3 also, npreaching the Lord Jesus. 21And othe hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed pturned to the Lord. 22The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23When he came and saw qthe grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord rwith steadfast purpose, 24for he was a good man, sfull of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people twere added to the Lord.
Footnotes
- 3 11:20 Or Greeks (that is, Greek-speaking non-Jews)
Son of Encouragement
Acts 4:36–37, Acts 11:19–24 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 48:52 • ID: 2016
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