³ The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia^(A) and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted.^(B) This news made all the believers very glad.

²⁷ On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them^(A) and how he had opened a door^(B) of faith to the Gentiles.

¹³ Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos^(A) on their way and see that they have everything they need.

¹¹ No one, then, should treat him with contempt.^(A) Send him on his way^(B) in peace^(C) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

⁶ Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey,^(A) wherever I go.

²⁴ I plan to do so when I go to Spain.^(A) I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist^(B) me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.

⁵ When it was time to leave, we left and continued on our way. All of them, including wives and children, accompanied us out of the city, and there on the beach we knelt to pray.^(A)

¹² The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders^(A) God had done among the Gentiles through them.^(B)

¹⁸ When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.”^(A)

The Church in Antioch

¹⁹ Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed^(B) traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch,^(C) spreading the word only among Jews.

⁶ They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way^(A) in a manner that honors^(B) God. ⁷ It was for the sake of the Name^(C) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.^{(D) 8} We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.