Acts 11:22-26
King James Version
22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
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Acts 11:22-26
Legacy Standard Bible
22 Now the [a]news about them [b]reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent (A)Barnabas off [c]to (B)Antioch, 23 who, when he arrived and saw (C)the grace of God, rejoiced and began to encourage them all with a purposeful heart to remain true to the Lord; 24 for he was a good man, and (D)full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a (E)considerable crowd was [d]brought to the Lord. 25 And he left for (F)Tarsus to search for Saul; 26 and when he found him, he brought him to (G)Antioch. And it happened that for an entire year they [e]met with the church and taught a considerable crowd. And (H)the disciples were first called (I)Christians in (J)Antioch.
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- Acts 11:22 Lit word
- Acts 11:22 Lit was heard in
- Acts 11:22 Lit as far as
- Acts 11:24 Lit added
- Acts 11:26 Or were gathered together
Acts 11:22-26
The Message
22-24 When the church in Jerusalem got wind of this, they sent Barnabas to Antioch to check on things. As soon as he arrived, he saw that God was behind and in it all. He threw himself in with them, got behind them, urging them to stay with it the rest of their lives. He was a good man that way, enthusiastic and confident in the Holy Spirit’s ways. The community grew large and strong in the Master.
25-26 Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. He found him and brought him back to Antioch. They were there a whole year, meeting with the church and teaching a lot of people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were for the first time called Christians.
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