Thematic Bible: The people of antioch

the strong hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number believed and turned to the Lord. The news of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they despatched Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose read more.
(for he was a good man, full of the holy Spirit and faith). Considerable numbers of people were brought in for the Lord.