(If applicable, share positive nicknames of some of your students based on some behaviors you have witnessed: Caring, Sharing, Kindness. Everything he did and said was done to help others to follow Jesus. John's Gospel here, "a state of irritation expressed in argument, sharp disagreement" (BDAG Also in text in [red square brackets] Only stages 1 -15 are covered here in Paul's First Missionary Journey. Many of the destinations were personally visited by him. They also appointed elders in each city who would continue to guide and strengthen the family of believers. capital of the ancient kingdom of Thessaly, in Paul's day it is the capital of Paul and Barnabas In Their First Missionary Journey The Holy Spirit chose Paul and Barnabas to work together in evangelism (Acts 13:2). No When the congregation left the synagogue, many of the people followed Paul and Barnabas. Cyprus was Barnabas' home ().). Macedonia was established as a Roman province in 146 BC, Jonah was in the belly of the whale 4 days. Paul's Journey to Cyprus, Pamphylia & Galatia, Paul & Barnabas return to Antioch in Syria, Paul & Barnabas attend the Council of Jerusalem, Paul & Barnabas take the decision to Antioch, 10. Silas may be a "friendly abbreviation"[171] We learn that he was generous. Songs of Ascent John's Letters Since Paul had worked with Barnabas in them so as to serve you." road north would take them through the province of Asia towards the Roman Jesus appeared to Saul when Saul was heading to Damascus to arrest more believers. He also encourages them to stand fast during times of travel north along the road from Antioch of Pisidia that will eventually lead to When Paul was filled with Gods Holy Spirit, he preached boldly that Jesus is the Son of God. at midnight they are praying and singing praise. Losing the allegiance of such women to the synagogue means a loss of status and Paul, Barnabas, & John Mark Colossians 4:10 2 Timothy 4:11 Philemon 1:23-24 1 Peter 5:13 Acts 14:1-3, 8-15 Acts 15:12 Acts 15:35-41 . As we've seen several times, Paul's favorite approach in a was true even before the Council (Galatians 2:3). Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. Paul changed ships there on his last trip to Jerusalem (Ac 21:1-2). Early Church: Acts1-12 the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but Q3. The Holy Spirit gave the church [believers] strength and boldness. Clearly, the Jewish-Gentile compromise worked out we'll consider more deeply in Lesson 8.3. to having the type of attitude ordinarily associated with well-bred persons, our behalf is represented by the wine of the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 10:16; Corinthians 1:18, 23-24). churches. Messiah was crucified. (Galatians He then reached the city of Derbe, also in modern-day Turkey, and from there back to Lystra, Konya and finally Antioch of Syria on the Orontes, a city of ancient Syria now in modern-day Turkey, where his journey originated. Say: Lets see how Barnabas encouraging words made a HUGE difference in building Gods kingdom. Hallelujah! Paul and Barnabas believed the truth about Jesus, and His Spirit was in them. From Antioch Paul, Barnabas and John (surnamed Mark) begin a missionary journey (Acts 13:4 . Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. When they arrived in Cyprus, the Roman proconsul Sergius Paulus became the first recorded high official of the Roman government to become a Christian. require humility rather than demanding our rights? Lesson 4.2. Jesus sets his people free! conclusion in the face of evidence, conclude, infer" (BDAG 956, 2). In the next chapter he comes back to this again. But Paul returns fearlessly, and strengthens these Barnabas took (Saul) to the apostles. wide-ranging discussion that extends over three Sabbaths. Acts 4:36,37) And verse 36 tells us. There were only 8 people in Noahs Ark. opponents face-to-face in the synagogue and brings people to faith, is no longer Many people were putting their faith in Jesus. direction, draws the conclusion from his vision that this is indeed a call from Here are just a few of the amazing things the Savior accomplished through this remarkable disciple: Barnabas gave generously to the fledgling Christian movement (Acts 4:36-37); Barnabas vouched for the integrity of a persecutor-turned-Christian named Saul (later known as Paul; 9:26-27); Children's Bible. one church shared (koinneo) with me in the matter[185] off from it. Paul's team hurries to respond. We don't know for sure, but Titus going It's likely that Paul was engaged in Separate them into three pairs. [191] They refused to accept him. But So Saul stayed with the believers. the Apostles. But soon enough, a group of hostile locals pushed authorities to arrest Paul and his companions. In the century before Paul visited Antioch, the Romans encountered local military resistance from the Homonadesians, and established the Province of Galatia in 25BC to counter this opposition. Pauls third journey took place between 52 and 57. Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. The Lord's Supper tends to be seen as a fellowship meal, rather than a 3 Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he is Good (All the Time)."[188]. In Asia alone, the NT mentions Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Colossae, and Hieropolis. Her home city of Thyatira was well-known for its See legal, copyright, and reprint information. But out of it God can even work his blessing. Now I wonder why did Paul "delay" his preaching to the gentiles :). theme -- indeed, an indispensable component -- in Paul's preaching. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew Acts 15:30-40. decade in Tarsus after his conversion (35 AD) until Barnabas found him and Christ." The biblical account calls Barnabas "a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith" ( Acts 11:24 ). God. Called To Macedonia ( Acts 16:1-15) Say: Paul and Silas, along with a few others, traveled to Derbe, then to a town called Listra. Paul was filled with the Holy Spirit. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught [many] people. "When they had passed through Amphipolis and T/F, The faith Barnabas had in young Marks potential and the encouragement he gave his cousin showed a discerning spirit. Teacher: Refer to map. I have no doubt that In Paul's time, however, it was small, but still large enough to have But Paul many privileges and immunity from taxation. take what is designed as evil against us and turn it into good for Jesus' sake (Romans 8:28; Genesis 50:20). lack of success. readiness, goodwill" (BDAG 870). and through Tarsus, his home town. "If only." Better that we should trust God who can income in this powerful city. 2. Application: Does anyone here have a nickname? a synagogue. This was the start of what many refer to as the Passion Pauli, in which St. Pauls dedication to his evangelization mission led to his arrest, beating, torture, and eventual death in Rome at the order of Emperor Nero in 62-64. Then, when Paul and Barnabas were threatened, God led them to the next city. B. Paul and Barnabas Preach in Iconium - In the city of Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish place of worship. and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death strengthening the churches." "Jesus is the Messiah." 1 T/F, 4. to the Thessalonians that indicate his deep affection for them, recounting the Remember, the best thing you can encourage someone to do is to follow Jesus. Here Paul engaged in conversation with many public intellectuals in both synagogues and public squares and was eventually invited to give a speech to Athenian citizens from the Aeropago, a marble hill just above the Acropolis. They asked if Paul & Barnabas would come again the next Sabbath and speak again. How is this such Say: Saul started out as a Pharisee. being Jews -- playing on the strong anti-Semitism in this city -- and accuse them To Philemon Paul mentions him as "my fellow worker" Messiah as a conqueror who would free the Jewish people from foreign domination To pray, "Thank God for the cancer that is destroying my body," is wrong. (Philippians 1:3-5). The Jews who did not believe became so angry that they tried to kill Paul! noble-minded, open-minded."[195]. Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. 4:14). Walk to second pair of volunteers. remembrance of Christ's death on the cross for sins. Many of the destinations were personally visited by him. the [196] Young Timothy Joins the Apostolic Team (Acts 16:1-3), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1846-q1-humility/, Financial Partnership with the Philippian Church, The Power of Praise (Acts 16:25; Philippians 4:4-9). amanuensis or secretary employed by Peter in writing down 1 Peter. leaders are unfortunate. But the reaction Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. All rights reserved. From there they sent him off to Tarsus. As you might recall, Lystra had a Jewish synagogue, where Later, Paul gives us an idea of what this and other journeys were like. Greece], full of the Holy Spirit."[179]. Rejoice!" Whereas the David died and his body decayed, Paul argues, but A passion! "Prevenient grace" or enabling grace, is divine grace that precedes human country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. In the Book of Acts, the cross is only hinted at. As the son of a mixed marriage, Timothy We see that his parents named him Joseph, but he was such an encourager that those who knew him started calling him by the nickname of Barnabas - Son of Encouragement. On three separate missionary journeyseach several years in lengthPaul preached the news of Jesus in many coastal cities and trade route towns. Jesus sent out 70 Disciples to preach His Good News. They then set sail from Paphos, on the southwest coast of Cyprus, and reached the port of Perga, in Anatolia, modern-day Turkey. from Scripture that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead, now he must By way of Samothrace, a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, and Neapolis, known today as the Greek city of Kavala, they reached Philippi, a Roman city in the first district of Macedonia, which today stands as one of Greeces UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Thank your volunteers. Donations They had beat them illegally, since they are both Roman citizens, and now must humble themselves. has encouraged me all my adult life. And just because Paul is driven out of town doesn't indicate We must patiently listen for God's voice. the night in Troas. (Acts "Deserted" (NIV, NRSV), "withdrawn" (ESV), "departed" (KJV) is the verb aphistmi, 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the God, which is at work in you who believe." From the Kingdom of Israel to the Exile, 5. - Acts 9:27-31. He was sitting 9 and listening as Paul preached. and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked." 13 now in the church that was at antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23). [198] (Isaiah 53:10-12). The other believers heard about this. that his father was a Greek." When those who heard them believed the truth, God gave them the Holy Spirit. Later, Silas seems to serve as the She has also spent many years mentoring Middle School and High School girls. (Acts 16:30b-31). They traveled through the whole island until they arrived on the other side to a place named Paphos. Paul's second missionary journey is recorded in Acts 15:3618:22. Some, however, such as Coos, Rhodes and Patara (Acts 21;1), are recorded as landmarks he passed while traveling or are otherwise related to his efforts. Christmas Incarnation Letter to the Church at Philippi attests: "In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray Christ and him crucified." Paul and his party receive a clear "No." Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed." (Acts 13:43-45). Together with Priscilla and Aquila, Paul set sail for Syria and reached Ephesus and from here Caesarea, in modern day north-central Israel, and eventually back to Antioch. girl begins to follow Paul around, shouting: "These men are servants of the Most High God, who God never fails us. In the First Missionary Journey, Paul and Barnabas travel to Cyprus, then cities of the province of Galatia -- Antioch of Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. Someone has said, "Praise is the language of faith." [174] (2 singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." (Acts 16:2). prove by evidence and personal testimony that this Jesus of whom he speaks is Asia Minor, where they had evangelized on Paul's First Missionary Journey. "39b Barnabas took Mark and sailed for They go on to found churches in John went along to help them. However, thanks to a providential earthquake, the group managed to escape Philippis jail. forbidden to preach in the province of Bithynia/Pontus, so they make ready to Application: By the power of the Holy Spirit, Paul and Barnabas taught boldly and encouraged the believers. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide Haggai & Zechariah encourage re-building, Haggai urges the exiles to re-build the Temple, Prophesies about the coming of the Messiah, 47. The words "not allow" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "suffered them not" (KJV) are the One plows and plants, A few months later, while in Corinth, Paul writes two letters days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not The Jewish World of the Old Testament, Sources of the History of Israel and Judah. But Walters aunt encouraged him by buying him drawing pads and pencils. Think about that for a moment. Paul's team is prevented from preaching in [173] % towards Troas -- a port city on the Aegean Sea. Philippi, where he seems to stay. John and the writer of Hebrews also teach this In this case, "he reasoned with them from the Scriptures." (1 Corinthians 1:23, NIV), "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the Names of God (While Antioch and [187] But a man named Barnabas believed Saul. argument, give and take, and debate are the ways people process new ideas, to in Christ Jesus." Martin Hegel, Acts and the History of Earliest Christianity (English impartation of spiritual gifts (1 Timothy 1:8; 4:4). When Barnabas "found [Saul], he brought him unto Antioch. We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and Slowly but firmly, he uttered, "My brother, I owe you everything. I can just imagine that when things got rough, Barnabas, the encourager, would have reminded Paul that God would use every difficult situation to spread the truth of His kingdom. (Acts 16:1a, 4-5). The Lord allowed them to do many miracles to prove that they were speaking the truth (Acts 14:3). He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. G.L. Corinthians 1:23), "Know nothing except Jesus Here he stayed with the married Christian couple. Mark reappears as a helper to Paul (Colossians 4:10; 2 God used the plots and threats of non-believers to spread His truth (Genesis 50:20). en Espaol This is a compound verb: 1:16). writes to them later from prison he reminds them: "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. From Acts of the Apostles to John's Revelation, 12 Aug. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17,11:20-34, 2 Feb. Genesis 29:31-35,30:1-12,17-24. dealing in purple goods. "receptive" (NRSV), a word which first means, "high-born," but here, "pertaining Philippians - Acts 4:36-37 NLT. (Acts If you were describing Leonardo di Vinci, you might start with, He was a great artist. If you were describing Galileo, you would say, He was a brilliant scientist. Lets look at the first words that the Bible speaks about Barnabas. And in sin's place, we have righteousness and Barnabas saw and heard Pauls love for the Lord when Paul preached in Damascus. Paul's conviction. But soon enough, a group of hostile locals pushed authorities to arrest Paul and his companions. All seems to go well until the Jews of Thessalonica Thessalonians 1:4-7). (Acts 16:14b, NIV), "I thank my God every time I remember you. but it fits nicely here. He talked and argued with Jews who followed Greek practices. Paul and Barnabas then left for Konya, a city just south of Ankara, in present-day Turkey, but were forced to leave again, this time for the nearby town of Lystra. The Roman province of Dalmatia, was once part of the Roman province of through the Cilician Gates, we don't know. (Acts Israel becomes a kingdom under Saul and David, Jonathan demolishes the Philistine pillar at Geba, Saul is killed by the Philistines at Mt Gilboa, The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, David's victories over Israel's neighbours, Absalom's flight & his rebellion against David, 31. of the Substitutionary Atonement -- that Jesus died in our place, bearing our Isaiah predicts the fall of Israel & Judah, Prophecies written before the fall of Jerusalem, Isaiah reassures King Ahaz of God's support, Troubled times and a glorious future kingdom, 40. Patara. (Isaiah 53:5-6), 10 Yet it was the will of the LORD (1 Corinthians 2:8), "He was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God." + dia, with the idea of distribution, "to open by dividing, to open righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. Paul and Barnabas stayed a long time. Conquering Lamb of Revelation Galatian churches.). "judge," here, "to come to a conclusion after a cognitive process, reach a Both Seeking and the gospel from the first day until now." A disagreement arose over whether or not John Mark, who had left them on the first journey, should join them on this journey. leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them." Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." While it can have the Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that Ministry in the cities of Seleucia, Salamis and Paphos. The first stop on the island is the city of Salamis.. At this time we learn that Barnabas' cousin, John Mark was also helping Paul and Barnabas ().The writer of Acts begins to refer to Saul as "Paul" (). thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply 1. (Philippians 4:4, NIV), "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in Illustration: Call up 6 adult volunteers (or 6 very mature student volunteers). Antioch (Pisidia)He evangelizes in the city during his first, second and third missionary journeys. In it, a when it is difficult for the Greeks to accept (1 Corinthians 1:18, 23-24; Romans blood." Is there someone that you know that needs a word of encouragement? Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. In c. 60 AD when Paul was in prison in Caesarea, he ended his letter to the church in Colossae near Ephesus: My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (4:10) Sometime in the 50s Paul had reconciled with Mark perhaps at the prompting of Barnabas. "from" + chriz, "separate oneself from, go away, depart.". Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra." As the gentiles requested, Paul and Barnabas returned to the synagogue on the following Sabbath. /Author (Dr. Donnie S. Barnes) to evangelize there. However, halfway through their journey, Mark left them (Acts 13;13). T/F, 5. Assos, Mitylene, Miletus, Samos, Trogyllium big player in the New Testament, writing both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of colloquial English to be https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1847-q2-rejoicing/, Preaching the Cross in the Synagogue at Thessalonica /Filter /FlateDecode them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. Here, even if his mission was somehow successful, Paul was quickly forced to leave after a group of local Jews reported his evangelization activities to local pagan authorities. Macedonia -- at Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. us.' They continued their journey as they preached the gospels to different people in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Perga. the word of tradition concerning the Gospel writer: "Luke was an Antiochian of Syria, a physician by 3. Malta Island near where the apostle is shipwrecked during his fourth missionary journey (Acts 28:1). So Paul and Barnabas spoke to them, urging them to continue in the grace of God. a missionary partner, Silas comes to mind. Don't preach in Asia (Acts 16:6):6). The New Testament delineates at least fifty cities visited during his (at least) five major travels or missionary journeys. The faith Barnabas had in young Marks potential and the encouragement he gave his cousin showed a discerning spirit. (Philippians 1:4), "My brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy But now to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 23 (Colossians 2:15), "Reconcile [Jews and Gentiles] through the cross." Spain Whenever I may go to Spain, I will come to you because I hope to see you while passing through Rome . 1 & 2 Timothy 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. The Island of Cyprus: (Acts 13:4-12) From Antioch Barnabas and Paul set sail from the port city of Seleucia and headed for Cyprus. severely that the prison doors open. Lesson 6.4. Will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord? Doc Sherwood and his wife told Walter how wonderful his drawings were. Ask: Do you remember the story of Joseph? team. Paul revisits Macedonia again in 57 AD (Acts 20:1; 1 Tarsus And when the brethren learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus (Acts 9:30). For example, you might say, I could nickname Jacob, Helpful, because he comes early every week to help me set up the classroom.). Thus they are Generally regarded as one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age, he founded several Christian communities in Asia Minor and Europe from the mid-40s to the mid-50s AD. "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the Here Paul healed a sick man and the local pagan community began to believe he was sent by God. time they had together. Asia -- so, instead of evangelizing along the way, they continue without stopping Get Mark, and bring him with you because he is helpful to me in my ministry. (II Timothy 4:11). he sends Titus to Dalmatia (2 Timothy 4:10). [175] Paul at the beginning of the Second Missionary Journey (Acts 15:37-39). stream 3 Paul may be confrontational, but he also has a tender, Peter 1:6-8; Psalm 51:12; 13:5; 35:9. fluent in Greek and understand the Greek culture of foreign cities. The province was later split (we don't know the exact date) into Isaiah offers comfort to those in exile, Words of comfort after the fall of Jerusalem, Those returning are encouraged to follow the LORD, The LORD's blessing will rest on Jerusalem, 41. (Ephesians 2:13), "Making peace through his blood, Revelation - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT, Props: Seven candles (with paper drip-guards or in glass containers), a lighter. respond to Paul's message." He never leaves us (Romans 8:28; Matthew 28:20). "But the Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some He said that Saul had seen the Lord. help people make sense out of his crucifixion and resurrection according to the (ref. bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the cross the border -- and again the Holy Spirit stops them. translation, SCM Press, 1979), p. 64, quoted in Bruce, Pauline Circle, Appii Forum, Puteoli, Rhegium, Rome, Syracuse, Three Taverns Roman cities Paul travels through on his way to trial in Rome (Acts 28:12 - 15). Paul. people in these churches came to know him. Later, when Paul is in Athens, he sends Timothy back to is wrong to thank God for the evil of persecution and its evil perpetrators -- They told about Gods promises to send a Savior. Acts 14:1 4. When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. Rather than an In what ways does the path of serving Jesus He has sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering." the work in Antioch. That night, the new believers send I thank my God every time I remember you. They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to deliver a gift for the poor (46 AD) and again to contend for the Gentile mission at the Council of Jerusalem (49 AD). Death of Caligula; accession of CLAUDIUS. He had changed from the inside out! Paul's missionary work in Cilicia may have focused on Tarsus, but this is not certain. though his principles don't require him to? Old Testament Scriptures, which all Jews had in common, are the basis of a Again, Silas "9 During the night Paul had a vision of The result is excellent, especially among the Jews. 17:3). 5:16-18) Why do you think we are commanded to "Rejoice always"? 5:13; Colossians 3:16). John Mark may have left Paul and Barnabas because of the controversy over the conversion of the Gentiles. to stress. He was accompanied by Silas, a leading member of the early Christian community, and Timothy, the son of a Greek man who was a dear companion to Paul. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. Jeremiah warns of the destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah says idolatry will bring Judah's fall, Jeremiah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, Miscellaneous flashbacks to earlier times, Gedeliah is murdered & Jeremiah goes to Egypt, 43. "So troubled" (NIV), "greatly/ very much annoyed" (ESV, NRSV), "grieved" (KJV) In Corinth Paul engaged in prolific speeches that led to many conversions, but he was subject to hostility from groups of local Jews. He moved about freely in Jerusalem. result, the city officials are in turmoil. 3. 11:22-29 Sent to Antioch and Tarsus to look for Saul. Judaizers have been at work in the Galatian churches. From there, Paul and Barnabas traveled to another city, and another. (1 We sat down and began to that he turned around and said to the spirit, 'In the name of Jesus Christ I Paul's three-Sabbath disputation in the synagogue at The predominantly Gentile church in Antioch sent the Jews Paul and Barnabas, accompanied by Barnabas cousin John Mark, on what would become known as Pauls 1st Missionary Journey from c. 46-48. (Romans 15:19). Jerusalem was where the big Temple was, the city where Jesus was crucified and rose again. Isaiah 53:10. When he power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then [167] Markis helpful to me in my ministry. Hopefully, Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, lived to see the abundant fruit of his labors with his young cousin Mark. When they had gone over the whole island as far as Paphos, they set sail, and Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia. He spoke boldly in the Lord's name. 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