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19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen (that which surrounds) traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews (people of praise). 20 But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks (the Hellenists) as well, proclaiming the good news (gospel) about the Lord {Kyrion} Jesus (YHWH saves). 21 The hand of the Lord {Kyriou} was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord {Kyrion}. 22 When news of this reached the ears of the church {ekklēsias} in Jerusalem (city of peace), they sent Barnabas (son of encouragement) to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God {Theou}, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord {Kyriō} with all their hearts. 24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit {Hagiou Pneumatos} and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord {Kyriō}. 25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul (asked for), 26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church {ekklēsia} and taught {didaxai} large numbers of people. The disciples (pupils) were first called Christians at Antioch. 27 In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem (city of peace) to Antioch. 28 One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world (the entire Roman world). (This happened under Claudius.) 29 So the disciples (pupils), each according to his ability, decided to send relief {diakonian} to the brothers (and sisters) living in Judea (land of praise). 30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas (son of encouragement) and Saul (asked for). Acts 11:19-30, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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