²² News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas^(A) to Antioch. ²³ When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,^(B) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.^{(C) 24} He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit^(D) and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.^(E)

²⁵ Then Barnabas went to Tarsus^(F) to look for Saul, ²⁶ and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples^(G) were called Christians first^(H) at Antioch.

²⁷ King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”

²⁸ Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”^(A)

¹⁵ If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. ¹⁶ However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.^(A)