Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

1. The news of these converts spread to Jerusalem.

2. The brethren in Jerusalem decided to send Barnabas on a "missionary journey" as far as Antioch. Barnabas is the encourager. He could help these small, struggling, remote congregations to grow. He could edify the saints.

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