At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch, 28 and one of them named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world, and it happened under Claudius. 29 So the disciples determined that, according to ability, each should send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea. 30 This they did, sending it to the presbyters in care of Barnabas and Saul. Prophets in the early Church were individuals who received and conveyed messages from God, often offering guidance, encouragement, or predictions about future events. The gift of prophecy was an essential aspect of early Christian leadership, and these prophets served as key figures in establishing the faith in various communities. Some prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch, a significant center for the early Christian Church growing rapidly and including Jewish and Gentile believers. The visit of the prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch likely reflected the close ties betw