Acts 11:20

And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

Cross-reference

Acts 6:9 Contrast

Acts 6:9 shows Cyrenians arguing with Stephen — a striking contrast to their role here as proclaimers of Jesus.

Acts 9:29 Contrast

Acts 9:29 shows Paul also preaching to Hellenists but facing opposition — here the same group receives the gospel in Antioch.

Acts 13:1 Historical context

Acts 13:1 lists Lucius of Cyrene as a leader in Antioch — likely one of those who first preached here.

Acts 4:36 Historical context

Acts 4:36 introduces Barnabas from Cyprus—the same island as some preachers in Antioch, providing background for the missionary spread.

Acts 6:1 Parallel

Acts 6:1 introduces Hellenists in the Jerusalem church; here, the gospel reaches Hellenists in Antioch.

Acts 8:12 Parallel

Acts 8:12 describes Philip preaching to Samaritans—an earlier expansion to non-Jews, parallel to preaching to Greeks in Antioch.

Acts 15:39 Historical context

Acts 15:39 records Barnabas sailing to Cyprus—the same island of origin as the preachers, showing continued mission there.

1 Corinthians 2:2 emphasizes Paul's singular focus on Christ crucified — the same exclusive message these men brought to Antioch.

Ephesians 3:8 describes Paul's calling to preach Christ's riches to Gentiles — mirroring the mission begun here in Antioch reaching Hellenists.

1 Corinthians 1:24 states Christ is power and wisdom for both Jews and Greeks — the Hellenists here represent part of that universal call.

Colossians 1:28 Related theme

Colossians 1:28 describes proclaiming Christ with teaching—a fuller depiction of the evangelistic task seen in Acts 11:20.