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Acts 11:19-30 (RSV)

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19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoeni'cia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none except Jews. 20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyre'ne, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that believed turned to the Lord. 22 News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose; 24 for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large company was added to the Lord. 25 So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; 26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church, and taught a large company of people; and in Antioch the disciples were for the first time called Christians. 27 Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named Ag'abus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world; and this took place in the days of Claudius. 29 And the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea; 30 and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 25) Discipling / Correction - Name - Disciples first called Christians at Antioch
(v. 26) Discipling / Correction - Name - Disciples first called Christians at Antioch
(v. 29) Giving / Contribution - Early Christians - gave according to their ability
(v. 30) Giving / Contribution - Early Christians - gave according to their ability

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 19) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 20) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 21) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 22) Spirit of Encouragement (2015-02-19)
(v. 22) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 23) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 23) Spirit of Encouragement (2015-02-19)
(v. 24) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 24) Spirit of Encouragement (2015-02-19)
(v. 25) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 25) Discipleship (part I) (2011-01-01)
(v. 26) Discipleship - Kansas City (part I) (2011-02-05)
(v. 26) Discipleship (part I) (2011-01-01)
(v. 26) Master Plan - He Required Obedience (2009-11-30)

Definition(s):
Antioch (An-tee-ok): speedy as a chariot
Antioch (An-tee-och): speedy as a chariot
Barnabas (Bar-na-bass): son of the prophet, or of consolation
Cyprus (Sigh-pruss): fair; fairness
Jerusalem (Je-roo-sa-lem): vision of peace
Tarsus (Tar-suss): winged; feathered