What was the focus of Paul's first missionary journey?

• A. To build temples
• B. To preach the gospel, starting from Antioch and visiting places like Cyprus and Pisidia
• C. To translate scriptures
• D. To travel to Rome

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that Paul's first missionary journey was about proclaiming the gospel and establishing new churches, beginning in Antioch and moving through Cyprus and Pisidia. Acts shows Paul and Barnabas being sent from the church at Antioch with the mission to share Jesus’ message with both Jews and Gentiles. Their route highlights this purpose: they travel to Cyprus, preaching in places like Salamis and Paphos, and then go to Pisidia, where they continue preaching in synagogues and teaching new believers. The goal throughout is to spread the gospel and plant communities of believers, not to build temples, translate scriptures, or travel to Rome. The Rome journey comes later in the story, after further ministry and trials.