"Christ-ones"

The young church in Antioch was a mixture of Jews (who spoke Aramaic or Greek) and Gentiles. It was the first place that believers were called Christians or "Christ-ones," because all they had in common was Christ-not race, culture or even language. Christ's love crosses all boundaries and unites all people.

When Barnabas went to get Paul from Tarsus (Paul was in Tarsus for several years after being sent there because of his persecution in Jerusalem), they both stayed in Antioch for a year. Training takes a considerable amount of time. Even Paul's own preparation for several years in Tarsus was important. Jesus prepared all His life before His ministry began.