Now those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.
Acts 13:4 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised So being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So then, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from [that port] they sailed away to Cyprus. American Standard Version (1901) So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. Common English Bible After the Holy Spirit sent them on their way, they went down to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus. Catholic Public Domain Version And having been sent by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. And from there they sailed to Cyprus. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So they being sent by the Holy Ghost, went to Seleucia: and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. |
Now those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.
As they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’
Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.
After some time had passed, Paul said to Barnabas, ‘Let’s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in every town where we have preached the word of the Lord and see how they’re doing.’
except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me.
When we had put out to sea from there, we sailed along the northern coast of Cyprus because the winds were against us.
Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus by birth, the one the apostles called Barnabas (which is translated Son of Encouragement),