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Acts 11:19-30
New King James Version
Acts 11:19-30
New King James Version
Barnabas and Saul at Antioch
19 (A)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 (B)the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And (C)the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and (D)turned to the Lord.
22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out (E)Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. 23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and (F)encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, (G)full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. (H)And a great many people were added to the Lord.
25 Then Barnabas departed for (I)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.
Relief to Judea
27 And in these days (J)prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named (K)Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of (L)Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send (M)relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. 30 (N)This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
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Acts 11:19-30
New International Version
Acts 11:19-30
New International Version
The Church in Antioch
19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed(A) traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch,(B) spreading the word only among Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus(C) and Cyrene,(D) went to Antioch(E) and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news(F) about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them,(G) and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.(H)
22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas(I) to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,(J) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.(K) 24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit(L) and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.(M)
25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus(N) to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples(O) were called Christians first(P) at Antioch.
27 During this time some prophets(Q) came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them, named Agabus,(R) stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world.(S) (This happened during the reign of Claudius.)(T) 29 The disciples,(U) as each one was able, decided to provide help(V) for the brothers and sisters(W) living in Judea. 30 This they did, sending their gift to the elders(X) by Barnabas(Y) and Saul.(Z)
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