

While in the Paphos they encountered a Jewish sorcerer and a false prophet, who began to stir up trouble for Paul and Barnabas. There they preached in the synagogue and then traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. After hearing the voice of the Spirit, those gathered laid their hands on their Paul and Barnabas’s head and consecrated them to do the work to which God was calling.Īfter being set apart Paul and Barnabas along with John Mark set sail for Cyprus. While they were praying and worshipping the Holy Spirit spoke to set apart Paul and Barnabas to be sent out ( Acts 13:2). The early church met for a season of prayer and fasting. What Is the Context of Paul’s First Missionary Journey?
