Acts 11:19-26 ▼

19 They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.

20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Greeks, proclaiming the good news of the Lord Jesus.

21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

22 And the report concerning them was heard by the church in Jerusalem, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23 When he had arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.

24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were brought to the Lord.

25 Barnabas went out to Tarsus to look for Saul.

26 When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. It happened, that for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.