19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.
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20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus.
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21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
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22 The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
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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,
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24 for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
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25 So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
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26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.
- Faithful Followers shall not fear
- Faithful Followers don't have to be named
- Faithful Followers find their identity in Jesus
