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Christians

Meaning of “Christians”

Disciples of Jesus Christ who are called by the name Christian.

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First occurrence: Acts 11:26

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Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called christians first in Antioch.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 11:26 · retained source text

And when he had found him, he brought him vnto Antioch. And it came to passe, that a whole yeere they assembled themselues with the Church, and taught much people, and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

1611 marginal noteOr, in the Church.

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