Where did the scattered believers go after Stephen's persecution according to Acts 11:19?
According to Acts 11:19, those scattered by the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenis, up the coast toward present-day Beirut, then to the island of Cyprus, and on up to Antioch, preaching the Word to Jews only.
Les explains that Acts 11:19 describes those scattered by the persecution that arose about Stephen. They traveled as far as Phenis, up the coast toward present-day Beirut, then to the island of Cyprus, and on up to Antioch. Les notes they preached the Word from the Old Testament, proclaiming Christ as Messiah, but only to Jews. He contrasts this with the Twelve, who remained in Jerusalem eight years after Pentecost.
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.
More Questions
Who were the scattered believers in Acts 11:19 and where did they go?
The people scattered by the persecution over Stephen, referred to in Acts 11:19, are the same people described in Acts 8:1, and they went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch.
Why were the believers scattered abroad in Acts 11:19?
The believers were scattered abroad because of the persecution that arose around Stephen.
Who were the people 'scattered abroad' in Acts 11:19?
The believers described in Acts 11:19 as 'scattered abroad' are the same ones scattered by the persecution mentioned in Acts 8:1.