Lux Domini
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.

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Interpretation

The first preachers of the gospel at Antioch, were dispersed from Jerusalem by persecution; thus what was meant to hurt the church, was made to work for its good. The wrath of man is made to praise God.

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This thought runs through Acts 11:19-21.

Glossary

Antioch Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Antioch on the Orontes.
Cyprus Place
Biblical island. Modern identification: Cyprus.
Cyrene Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Cyrene.