And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
When they got to Salamis, they started preaching God's message in the Jewish synagogues. John was there with them, helping out with whatever they needed.
Paul and Barnabas hit the ground running, sharing God's word with John Mark as their support person.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul and Barnabas were sent out by the church in Antioch on their first missionary journey, traveling to various regions to spread the Gospel. Upon arriving at Salamis on the island of Cyprus, they preached in the Jewish synagogues, as these were key gathering places for Jews and a strategic starting point for sharing the message of Christ. They were accompanied by John Mark, who served as their assistant, helping with practical support during the mission.
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