Paul and his company continued their journey, going to Perga, in Pamphylia. Their way was toilsome; they encountered hardships and privations, and were beset with dangers on every side. In the towns and cities through which they passed, and along the lonely highways, they were surrounded by dangers seen and unseen. But Paul and Barnabas had learned to trust God's power to deliver. Their hearts were filled with fervent love for perishing souls. As faithful shepherds in search of the lost sheep, they gave no thought to their own ease and convenience. Forgetful of self, they faltered not when weary, hungry, and cold. They had in view but one object--the salvation of those who had wandered far from the fold.

Paulus og hans ledsagere fortsatte deres rejse og drog til Perge i Pamfylien. Det var en besværlig tur! De var udsat for vanskeligheder og savn, og de var omringede af farer alle vegne. I de store og små byer, som de kom igennem, og på de ensomme veje var de omgivet af synlige og usynlige farer. Men Paulus og Barnabas havde lært at stole på Guds magt. Deres hjerter var fyldt med inderlig kærlighed til de sjæle, der var i nød. Som gode hyrder, der opsøger det tabte lam, skænkede de ikke deres egen behagelighed den mindste tanke. Uden at tænke på sig selv vaklede de ikke, når de led af træthed, sult og kulde. De havde kun et eneste mål: at frelse dem, der var vandret langt bort fra folden.