^{22 Ref} And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch:

^{23 Ref} who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

^{24 Ref} for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

^{25 Ref} And he went forth to Tarsus to seek for Saul;

^{26 Ref} and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that even for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught much people, and that the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

^{27 Ref} Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.