Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

They

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Bible References

They

Acts 8:1
And at that time there was a great persecution against the church, which was in Jerusalem. And they were all scattered abroad through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Phenice

Acts 15:3
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.
Acts 21:2
And finding a ship passing over to Phenicia, we went aboard and set sail.

Antioch

Acts 11:26
And a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught a considerable multitude: and the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
Acts 15:22
Then it seemed good to the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, Judas, surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren,

To none

Acts 3:26
God having raised up his Son, hath sent him to you first, to bless you, by turning every one of you from your iniquities.
Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas speaking boldly, said, It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold! we turn to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:6
But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
John 7:35
Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? Will he go to the dispersed among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

General references

Acts 8:4
Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went every where, preaching the word.
Acts 14:7
And preached the gospel there.