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19 Therefore, indeed, those having been scattered by the tribulation having taken place over Stephen passed through to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only. 20 But some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, having come into Antioch, were speaking also to the Hellenists, proclaiming the gospel—the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number, having believed, turned to the Lord. 22 Now the report was heard in the ears of the church being in Jerusalem concerning them, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch— 23 who, having come and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced and was exhorting all to abide in the Lord with resolute purpose of heart. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. 25 And he went out to Tarsus to seek Saul, 26 and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass that they also gathered together a whole year in the church and taught a great multitude. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. Acts 11:19-26, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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