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Acts 11:22

BarnabasAntioch (Syria)Jerusalem

20 But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

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BSB
When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
KJV
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
WEB
The report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem. They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,
ASV
And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch:
DARBY
And the report concerning them reached the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go through as far as Antioch:
BLB
Now the report was heard in the ears of the church being in Jerusalem concerning them, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch—
ÅB
Denne tidende kom da menigheten i Jerusalem for øre, og de sendte Barnabas ut for å dra til Antiokia;
OTB
Dette nådde menigheten i Jerusalem, og de sendte Barnabas til Antiokia.
B1930
Denne tidende kom da menigheten i Jerusalem for øre, og de sendte Barnabas ut for å dra til Antiokia;

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Cross references

  • Acts 9:27

    Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who spoke to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

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  • Acts 15:22

    Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

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  • Acts 8:14

    When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

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  • Acts 11:1

    The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 3:6

    But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

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  • Acts 13:1–3

    Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

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  • Acts 4:36–37

    Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

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  • Acts 15:35–39

    But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

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