How the Manifold Gifts of Christians Contribute to the General Use
Acts 11:19-21
Now they which were scattered abroad on the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch…


1. Those who are received as guests give the gospel as a present in return (vers. 19-21):

2. Those who possess the Word in abundance impart it to those who are in the first beginnings (vers. 22-28).

3. Those who are blessed with earthly wealth assist those who have nothing (vers. 29-30).

(Lisco.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.




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