Christian

– Name used for the first time by the pagans of Antioch to indicate the followers of Christ:

Acts 11:26 : In Antioch the disciples were called Christians for the first time.

Acts 26:28 : Then Agrippa said to Paul: “You almost persuade me to become a Christian!”.

1Pt 4:16 : If, however, you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed; on the contrary, glorify God for having that name.

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