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Acts 11:20–21

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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.
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
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From verse 20

  1. Acts 13:1Rank 1 from verse 20
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    1NOW there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

  2. Matthew 27:32Rank 2 from verse 20
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    32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

  3. 1 Corinthians 1:23–24Rank 3 from verse 20
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    23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

    24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

  4. Acts 2:10Rank 4 from verse 20
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    10Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

  5. Acts 6:9Rank 5 from verse 20
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    9¶ Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

From verse 21

  1. Acts 2:47Rank 1 from verse 21
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    47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

  2. Luke 1:66Rank 2 from verse 21
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    66And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

  3. Acts 5:14Rank 3 from verse 21
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    14And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

  4. 1 Corinthians 3:6–7Rank 4 from verse 21
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    6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

    7So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 1:5Rank 5 from verse 21
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    5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

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Acts 11:20

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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Acts 11:21

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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believed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

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turned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of turn, meaning to change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.

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19¶ 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.

20And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

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21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

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22¶ Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

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