Acts 11:22

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Acts 11:20–24 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

22 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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