Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.
Acts 14:26 - New Revised Standard Version From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had 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 were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.
But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists also, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion;
and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called “Christians.”
But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. Then they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
After they had proclaimed the good news to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, then on to Iconium and Antioch.
And after they had appointed elders for them in each church, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had come to believe.
Then the apostles and the elders, with the consent of the whole church, decided to choose men from among their members and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers,
So they were sent off and went down to Antioch. When they gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter.
But Paul chose Silas and set out, the believers commending him to the grace of the Lord.
And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace, a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.
by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and as far around as Illyricum I have fully proclaimed the good news of Christ.
Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with frankness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood self-condemned;
I became its servant according to God's commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,
It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.”
proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching.