Acts 11:25

25 Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus, to seek 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 came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave to the Lord.

24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith: and many people were added to the Lord.

25 Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus, to seek Saul:

26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.