³ So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported the conversion of the gentiles and brought great joy to all the brothers and sisters.^(A)

²⁷ When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them and how he had opened a door of faith for the gentiles.

¹³ Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and see that they lack nothing.

¹¹ therefore let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers and sisters.^(A)

⁶ and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way, wherever I go.

²⁴ when I go to Spain. For I do hope to see you on my journey and to be sent on by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a little while.

⁵ When our days there were ended, we left and proceeded on our journey, and all of them, with wives and children, escorted us outside the city. There we knelt down on the beach and prayed^(A)

¹² The whole assembly kept silence and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they told of all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the gentiles.^(A)

¹⁸ When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”^(A)

The Church in Antioch

¹⁹ Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.^(B)

⁶ they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God,^{(A) 7} for they began their journey for the sake of Christ,^[a] accepting no support from nonbelievers.^{[b](B) 8} Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become coworkers with the truth.