Acts 11:21-25 New English Translation (NET)

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

22. A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23. When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

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

25. Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to look for Saul,

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