Acts 11:25

25 So he departed for Tarsus to look for Saul.

Acts 11:25 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 11:25

Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus
"In Cilicia" to seek Saul; who had been sent thither by the brethren that he might escape the rage of the Grecians, who sought to slay him, ( Acts 9:29 Acts 9:30 ) .

Acts 11:25 In-Context

23 who, [when he] arrived and saw the grace of God, rejoiced and encouraged [them] all to remain true to the Lord with {devoted hearts},

24 because he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large number were added to the Lord.

25 So he departed for Tarsus to look for Saul.

26 And [when he] found [him], he brought [him] to Antioch. And it happened to them also [that they] met together [for] a whole year with the church and taught a large number [of people]. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.

27 Now in those days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.