Acts 11:26

And they were conversing there in the Church for an entire year. And they taught such a great multitude, that it was at Antioch that the disciples were first known by the name of Christian.

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In The King James Version

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

In Context

25Then Barnabas set out for Tarsus, so that he might seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.

27Now in these days, prophets from Jerusalem went over to Antioch.

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Cross References

Matthew 28:19Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Acts 11:20But some of these men from Cyprus and Cyrene, when they had entered into Antioch, were speaking also to the Greeks, announcing the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:27Now in these days, prophets from Jerusalem went over to Antioch.

Acts 14:23And traveling by way of Pisidia, they arrived in Pamphylia.

Acts 26:28Then Agrippa said to Paul, “To some extent, you persuade me to become a Christian.”

1 Corinthians 11:18First of all, indeed, I hear that when you assemble together in the church, there are schisms among you. And I believe this, in part.

Matthew Henry on Acts 11:20-27

The Gospel Preached at Antioch; Success of the Gospel at Antioch; Barnabas at Antioch. 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22… Read the whole commentary →

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