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The name "Christians" began in Antioch
Acts says the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26
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Barnabas brought Saul to Antioch, and they taught there for a whole year. "The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." Acts 11:25–26
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Acts 11:26 WEB
26When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they were gathered together with the assembly, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.