Acts 13:4

Modern

So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Traditional

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Literal

Indeed, therefore, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and they sailed from there to Cyprus.

Latin

Et ipsi quidem missi a Spiritu Sancto abierunt Seleuciam: et inde navigaverunt Cyprum.

Greek

English

So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Barnabas and Saul were commissioned by the church at Antioch to go on their first missionary journey. They were guided by the Holy Spirit.
Seleucia was the ancient seaport city of Antioch, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of the city at the opening of the Orontes River.
from there to Cyprus: Barnabas was from Cyprus, the next stop on their journey (4:36).

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 4:36
Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 11:19
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Acts 20:23
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
Acts 27:4
After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.

Cyprus: Island in the Mediterranean Sea; early Christian community Seleucia: Port city from which Paul and Barnabas sailed