Acts of the Apostles
The Acts of our fathers the apostles, may their blessings be with us.
Acts 11 : 19 - 26
Chapter 11
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 21 | And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 25 | Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul.
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| 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.
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The word of the Lord shall grow, multiply, be mighty, and be confirmed, in the holy Church of God.
Amen.
