Acts of the Apostles 11:21

In context

19Meanwhile those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message to no one but Jews. 20But some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, came to Antioch and spoke to the Greek-speaking people as well, announcing the good news of the Lord Jesus. 21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. 22News of it reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. 23When he arrived and saw the grace of God at work, he was glad, and he urged them all to stay true to the Lord with resolute hearts;