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NASB | Acts 11:26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 11:26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. [Acts 26:28; 1 Pet 4:16] |
Subject: Difference between christian/ disciple |
Bible Note: Jumping in here, entirely out of context just to share an anecdote. I have an uncle who has always challenged me to deeper insights and greater cerebration than is common. When I was a youngster I remember him coming to me and presenting the following question: "What is more important, love or truth? Imagine that your dear grandmother, who loves you very much, bakes you a batch of cookies. You eat the cookies become violently ill. When your grandmother asks you, how you liked the cookies, do you answer (a) 'Grandma, they were wonderful!' out of love or (b) 'Grandma, thank you, but they made me really sick.' out of honesty." We walk this narrow path frequently interacting with people around us. Sometimes it is best to just not let others lead us down to a point where we have to speak the truth. Before I'm misunderstood, here, let me cite another anecdote. This occurred with John Wesley. (I do not agree at all with Wesley's theology, but he was a very virtuous man, and, in that, I can find much to emulate.) In his time Wesley discouraged women from ornate jewelry and fancy clothes. At one place he was preaching, after the message an older dower women came dragging in tow a younger woman by the hand. Coming up to Wesley she thrust the young woman's hand into his face. She was wearing a very ornate engagement ring. The dower lady fiercely said, "What about this?" Wesley paused a moment and then replied, "Yes, that is a very lovely hand." |