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.
Antioch in the Bible
Antioch on the Orontes, in Syria, becomes one of the most important centers of the early Christian mission in Acts. Believers preach there, disciples are first called Christians there, and the church sends Barnabas and Saul on missionary work.
Historical Context
This record refers to Antioch of Syria, near modern Antakya, not Antioch of Pisidia. Acts portrays its diverse church as a bridge between the Jerusalem community and expanding mission among Gentiles.
Location Details
Country: Turkey
Region: Hatay
Coordinates: 36.202100, 36.160800
Type: City
Bible Verses About Antioch
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.
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
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