20 But there were some of them, men of (A)Cyprus and (B)Cyrene, who came to (C)Antioch and began speaking to the [a](D)Greeks as well, (E)preaching the good news of the Lord Jesus. 21 And (F)the hand of the Lord was with them, and (G)a large number who believed turned to the Lord. 22 The [b]news about them [c]reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent (H)Barnabas off [d]to (I)Antioch. 23 Then when he arrived and [e]witnessed (J)the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with [f]resolute heart to remain true to the Lord; 24 for he was a good man, and (K)full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And [g](L)considerable numbers were added to the Lord. 25 And he left for (M)Tarsus to look for Saul;

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Acts 11:20 Lit Hellenists; people who lived by Greek customs and culture
  2. Acts 11:22 Lit word
  3. Acts 11:22 Lit was heard in
  4. Acts 11:22 Lit as far as
  5. Acts 11:23 Lit saw
  6. Acts 11:23 Lit purpose of heart
  7. Acts 11:24 Lit a considerable crowd was

Bible Gateway Recommends