When did Paul begin his missionary journeys?
The church at Antioch sends Paul and Barnabas; the gospel spreads to Cyprus and Asia Minor.
Paul's First Journey took place c. AD 47–48 at Antioch, Cyprus, Pisidia, Lycaonia, during the Early Church period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Acts 13:2 (KJV). The church at Antioch sends Paul and Barnabas; the gospel spreads to Cyprus and Asia Minor.
"The Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." — Acts 13:2 (KJV)
As the prophets and teachers at Antioch ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, 'Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.' They sailed to Cyprus, then through Pisidia and Lycaonia, preaching Christ and planting churches.
c. AD 47–48
Antioch, Cyprus, Pisidia, Lycaonia
Key KJV Scriptures
"The Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them."
"They rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles."
Why It Matters
The first journey opened the door of faith to the Gentiles and set the pattern of Paul's mission strategy for the rest of his life.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How many missionary journeys did Paul take?
Three recorded in Acts (chapters 13–14, 15–18, 18–21), followed by his voyage to Rome as a prisoner in Acts 27–28.
When did paul's first journey happen?
Paul's First Journey is dated c. AD 47–48, placing it in the Early Church era of biblical history. See Acts 13:2 (KJV).
Where did paul's first journey take place?
Scripture places paul's first journey at Antioch, Cyprus, Pisidia, Lycaonia.
Who was involved in paul's first journey?
The key figures are Paul, Barnabas, John Mark.
Where is paul's first journey in the Bible?
You can read about it in Acts 13:2, Acts 14:27 (King James Version).
Why does paul's first journey matter?
The first journey opened the door of faith to the Gentiles and set the pattern of Paul's mission strategy for the rest of his life.
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