King James Version
Acts 11:25 in the King James Version says “Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:” — study this verse from Acts chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:”
Acts 11:25 · KJV
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. with: or, in the church
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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