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 14:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And from there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had [first] been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had [now] completed. American Standard Version (1901) and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled. Common English Bible From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been entrusted by God’s grace to the work they had now completed. Catholic Public Domain Version And when they had arrived and had gathered together the church, they related what great things God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when they were come, and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. |
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.
But there were some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
and when he found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught large numbers. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and when they won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead.
After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch,
When they had appointed elders for them in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers.
So they were sent off and went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter.
But Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended by the brothers and sisters to the grace of the Lord.
‘And now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
by the power of miraculous signs and wonders, and by the power of God’s Spirit. As a result, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum. ,
Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially towards you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom but by God’s grace.
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
I have become its servant, according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,
We proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
And tell Archippus, ‘Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.’
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.