Then those who were scattered because of the tribulation coming about over Stephen, went about as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews only.

and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came about that for a whole year they assembled with the church and instructed many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

Now there were some in the church being in Antioch [who were] prophets and teachers: Both Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Then it seemed best to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to send men being chosen from them to Antioch, together with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers.

Then having been dismissed, they came to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.

But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was to be blamed.

And having chosen elders for them in every church, [and] having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

Now there were some in the church being in Antioch [who were] prophets and teachers: Both Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Then, fasting and praying, and laying their hands on them, they sent them away.

But Paul, choosing Silas, departed, being given over to the grace of God by the brothers.

So for the present, I entrust you, brothers, to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who have been sanctified.

For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that we have conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and especially toward you.

who gave testimony concerning your love before the church, [with reference] to whom you will do well if you send them forth in a manner worthy of God,

We therefore ought to receive such, in order that we may become fellow workers with the truth.

in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

of which I became a minister according to the stewardship of God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,

whom we proclaim, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;

And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."

preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.

You however be watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.