Christians

“Christians” (christianoi in Greek) is the name given to the followers of Jesus Christ. The word is used only three times in the New Testament. It is possible that it started off as a derogatory term used by non-Christians, which was later adopted as a positive name by the Christian community.

Acts on “Christians”

Related Bible passages

Acts 11.26 Acts 26.28 1 Peter 4.16

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