Acts 13:4-5

AT SELEUCIA. Acts 13:4.

Acts 13:4

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 13:4 The Holy Spirit directed in this whole procedure, so it could be truly said that they were sent forth by the Holy Spirit. They were to leave the country of Syria, hence their first stop was the seaport of Antioch called Seleucia. This port was about fifteen or sixteen miles from Antioch. The mountains of Cyprus could be viewed from the coast of Syria. It should be said here that John Mark was taken with Barnabas and Saul as their minister.

On one of the ships in the port of Seleucia the three found passage and sailed to the isle of Cyprus.

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IN SALAMIS. Acts 13:5.

Acts 13:5

And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant.

Acts 13:5 Salamis was on the coast of Cyprus. The town was populated with a substantial number of Jews, their synagogues were to be found throughout the city. The town was an important place in this time; from Salamis the eastern portion of the island was governed. What response was given by the Jews to the preaching of the Word of God? No definite word is given but it does seem that had there been any tangible results it would have been mentioned. The stay must have occupied several days. The first mention of the presence of John Mark is here made; although as it has been said, he accompanied Barnabas and Saul from Jerusalem (Acts 12:25) and doubtless set sail with them from Seleucia.

410.

How far is Seleucia from Antioch?

411.

How many in the missionary party? Who were they?

412.

Why could it be said that Salamis was an important city.

413.

What work for the Lord was done in Salamis?