Through My Bible Yr 03 – June 10

Acts 11:19-30

Through My Bible – June 10

Acts 11:19-30 (EHV)

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Acts 11

The Church in Antioch

19Ā Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that took place at the time of Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20Ā But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene who came to Antioch and also began to speak to the Greeks, preaching the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21Ā The Lord’s hand was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

22Ā A report about this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go on to [1] Antioch. 23Ā When he arrived and saw God’s grace, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts. 24Ā He was a good man who was full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a large number of people were added to the Lord.

25Ā Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul. 26Ā When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year they met with the church and taught a large number of people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

The Church in Antioch Sends Relief to Jerusalem

27Ā In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28Ā One of them, named Agabus, stood up and indicated by the Spirit that there was going to be a severe famine all over the known world. This took place during the time of Claudius. 29Ā Each of the disciples, according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers [2] who lived in Judea. 30Ā They did this, sending it to the elders by means of Barnabas and Saul.

Footnotes

  1. Acts 11:22 Some witnesses to the text omit go on to.
  2. Acts 11:29 When context indicates it, the Greek word for brothers may refer to all fellow believers, male and female.

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