Acts 11:19

Acts · New Testament · Chapter 11

“Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.”Acts 11:19

What Does Acts 11:19 Mean?

Acts 11:19 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 19 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Mission.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Acts 11:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 1:12“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”Acts 8:4“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”Luke 10:2“Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.”Acts 14:26“And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”Acts 4:36“And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,”Acts 6:5“And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:”Acts 13:1“Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.”Acts 13:4“So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.”Acts 15:3“And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.”Acts 15:22“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”Acts 15:35“Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.”Acts 21:2“And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.”Matthew 10:6“But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”Matthew 22:4“Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.”Mark 2:2“And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.”John 7:35“Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?”Acts 3:26“Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.”Acts 8:1“And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.”Acts 8:14“Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:”Acts 10:36“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)”

People & Places

StephenAntioch (Syria)CyprusPhenicia

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