“And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 11:20 KJV
However, some of the believers from Cyprus and Cyrene, who had come to Antioch in Syria, preached to the non-Jews living there, proclaiming the message of salvation in the Lord Jesus. Antioch was important from both a commercial and a military point of view. It was the seat of the Roman governor-general with large garrisons and military supplies stored there. It was a centre for art and culture, known for its beauty and recognised as the capital of the Syrian kingdom. The church prospered greatly in Antioch, and became a Christian hub and headquarters for the apostles. For many centuries in church history, Antioch remained a strong witness for evangelisation, sending missionaries into Persia and throughout the Roman Empire. In the early days of the church, every believer was a missionary. There was a great cost involved with following Christ. They laid their lives down to serve Him and make Him known among the nations. Not just the apostles, but all of the believers did their part in spreading the teachings of Jesus wherever they went. Let’s spread the teachings of Jesus. Amen!
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