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.
So the believers who got scattered when Stephen was killed and the persecution started? They traveled all the way to places like Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch. But here's the thing, they were only sharing the gospel with Jewish people.
Sometimes God uses our hardest moments to spread us exactly where we need to be.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, after the apostle Stephen was stoned to death, a severe persecution broke out in Jerusalem, forcing many believers to flee for their safety. This scattering led them to regions like Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, where they continued to spread the message of Jesus. Initially, these early Christians focused on preaching only to Jews, reflecting their understanding of the Gospel as primarily a fulfillment of Jewish prophecies.
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