Now they who were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
Acts 13:4 - King James 2000 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed unto 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 they who were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
And some days later Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
Except that the Holy Spirit witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.
And when we had put to sea from there, we sailed close to Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of encouragement,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,