Paul’s first and second missionary journeys, recorded in Acts 13–18, show the rapid spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities into the wider Gentile world. On his first journey, Paul and Barnabas were sent from Antioch and traveled through Cyprus and Asia Minor (including Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe) preaching the gospel, performing miracles and establishing new churches despite strong opposition and persecution. After returning to Antioch Paul later began his second journey this time with Silas, revisiting many of the same cities to strengthen the believers. Guided by the Holy Spirit they were called to Macedonia marking the gospel’s first entry into Europe. In cities like Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth. Paul boldly shared the message of Christ often facing resistance but also gathering many new converts. Together, these journeys laid the foundation for the early Christian church and spread the message of Jesus across vast new regions.