Journeys · Paul and Barnabas (with John Mark as far as Perga)

Paul's first missionary journey

Sent out by the church in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas preached in Cyprus and southern Galatia, then retraced their steps to strengthen the new churches and appoint elders.

Acts 13:1–14:28

How sure is this route? The route is clear from Acts. Derbe's exact site is uncertain, and the lines are straight connections, not the actual roads.

Stop by stop

1. 1
   Antioch of SyriaActs 13:1–3

   The Holy Spirit set apart Barnabas and Saul; the church laid hands on them and sent them off.

2. 2
   Seleucia (port of Antioch)Acts 13:4
3. 3
   Salamisby seaActs 13:5

   Preached in the synagogues of Cyprus.

4. 4
   PaphosActs 13:6–12

   The proconsul Sergius Paulus believed.

5. 5
   Pergaby seaActs 13:13

   John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem.

6. 6
   Antioch in PisidiaActs 13:14–50

   Paul's synagogue sermon; the word spread through the region.

7. 7
   IconiumActs 13:51–14:5
8. 8
   LystraActs 14:6–20

   A lame man healed; Paul was stoned and left for dead.

9. 9
   Derbelocation approximateActs 14:20–21

   Usually placed at Kerti Höyük; the site is not certain.

10. 10
    LystraActs 14:21–22

    Strengthening the disciples: 'through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.'

11. 11
    IconiumActs 14:21
12. 12
    Antioch in PisidiaActs 14:21–23

    Elders appointed in every church.

13. 13
    PergaActs 14:25
14. 14
    AttaliaActs 14:25
15. 15
    Antioch of Syriaby seaActs 14:26–28

    They reported how God had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

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