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Simeon called Niger

A prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch that sent out Paul and Barnabas.

Role: Teacher at Antioch
Lived: 1st century
Born: Antioch

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Antioch.
Acts 13:1
↳ Antioch

Where in scripture

Acts

Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Acts 13:1 — A teacher at Antioch

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Acts 13:1

Places in their life

Antioch
Born · Antioch (today Antakya, Turkey)
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