Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Cyrene
Bible References
Cyrene
Acts 2:10
In Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the districts of Libya adjoining Cyrene; some of us are visitors from Rome,
Acts 6:9
But some members of the Synagogue known as that of Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and Visitors from Cilicia and Roman Asia, were roused to action and began disputing with Stephen;
Acts 13:1
Among the members of the Church at Antioch there were several Prophets and Teachers--Barnabas, Simeon who was known by the name of 'Black', Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, foster-brother of Prince Herod, and Saul.
Matthew 27:32
As they were on their way out, they came upon a man from Cyrene of the name of Simon; and they compelled him to go with them to carry the cross.
The grecians
Acts 6:1
About this time, when the number of the disciples was constantly increasing, complaints were made by the Jews of foreign birth against the native Jews, that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.
Acts 9:29
Talking and arguing with the Jews of foreign birth, who, however, made attempts to kill him.
Preaching
Acts 8:5
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and there began to preach the Christ.
Acts 9:20
And at once began in the Synagogues to proclaim Jesus as the Son of God.
Acts 17:18
Among others, some Epicurean and Stoic Philosophers joined issue with him. Some would ask "What is this prater wanting to make out?", while others would say "He seems to be a Preacher of foreign Deities." (This was because he was telling the Good News about Jesus and the Resurrection).
1 Corinthians 1:23
We are proclaiming Christ crucified!-to the Jews an obstacle, to the Gentiles mere folly,
1 Corinthians 2:2
For I had determined that, while with you, I would know nothing but Jesus Christ-and him crucified!
Ephesians 3:8
Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,