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Χριστιανοί�, Christians, by the Greeks in Jerusalem, introducing the name
in Antioch—a neologism destined of John Mark into the narrative for
for transliteration or translation the first time. The chapter concludes
into all languages. Moreover, this by stating that Barnabas and Saul
development marked a seminal successfully completed their mission
emergence, wherein the Greek in Jerusalem, delivering the collections
language attained prominence as the for the destitute. Subsequently, they
designated medium for transcribing brought Mark along and returned to
and documenting the evangelical Antioch (Acts 12:25). This historical
kerygma, thereby constituting a incident, predating the Apostolic
significant milestone in its evolution Synod in Jerusalem, later narrated
as the official language of Christianity. in Acts 15, sets the historical context
The apostolic proclamation first for St. Paul's statement in Galatians
delivered to the Greeks in Antioch, 2:10. In this articulate narrative, St.
and subsequently spread throughout Paul underscores the singular request
the Greco-Roman world, catalyzed issued by the apostles James, Peter, and
the development of globally renowned John – to always remember the poor.
Christian liturgical prayers. These Promptly, he asserts that he already
prayers continue to resonate within had diligently endeavored to fulfill
the devotional practices of various this philanthropic obligation. Notably,
Christian denominations today. Antioch, recognized as the cradle of
In the latter part of Acts 11, it is the Gentile mission, demonstrated of
revealed that the Antiochian Church solidarity with the churches in Judea
assigned Barnabas and Paul the task from its inception, establishing itself as
of bringing collected contributions a leader in contributing to the support
to the disciples in Jerusalem. The of fellow believers. This “fellowship
next chapter, Acts 12, unveils of the ministering to the saints”
crucial historical details about the (2Co 8:4 NKJ) underscores the unity
circumstances surrounding the Twelve ethos advocated by St Paul.
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