Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 (Epistle)
- 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.