G0490G–Ἀντιόχεια–Antiocheia

Those, however, who had been driven in various directions by the persecution which broke out on account of Stephen made their way to Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, delivering the Message to none but Jews.

Ἀντιοχείας Antiocheias “Antioch”

But some of them were Cyprians and Cyrenaeans, who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Greeks also and told them the Good News concerning the Lord Jesus.

Ἀντιόχειαν Antiocheian “Antioch”

When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

Ἀντιοχείας· Antiocheias “Antioch;”

He succeeded, and brought him to Antioch; and for a whole year they attended the meetings of the Church, and taught a large number of people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of `Christians.'

Ἀντιόχειαν. Antiocheian “Antioch.”Ἀντιοχείᾳ Antiocheia “Antioch”

At that time certain Prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch,

Ἀντιόχειαν· Antiocheian “Antioch;”

Now there were in Antioch, in the Church there--as Prophets and teachers--barnabas, Symeon surnamed `the black,' Lucius the Cyrenaean, Manaen (who was Herod the Tetrarch's foster-brother), and Saul.

Ἀντιοχείᾳ Antiocheia “Antioch”

Thence they sailed to Antioch, where they had previously been commended to the grace of God in connexion with the work which they had now completed.

Ἀντιόχειαν, Antiocheian “Antioch,”

Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the bret

Ἀντιόχειαν Antiocheian “Antioch”

and they took with them the following letter: "The Apostles and the elder brethren send greeting to the Gentile brethren throughout Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.

Ἀντιόχειαν Antiocheian “Antioch”

They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter.

Ἀντιόχειαν, Antiocheian “Antioch,”

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and, in company with many others, telling the Good News of the Lord's Message.

Ἀντιοχείᾳ Antiocheia “Antioch”

Landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and inquired after the welfare of the Church, and then went down to Antioch.

Ἀντιόχειαν· Antiocheian “Antioch;”

Now when Peter visited Antioch, I remonstrated with him to his face, because he had incurred just censure.

Ἀντιόχειαν, Antiocheian “Antioch,”