Speaking to people living in Asia Minor ​ — many of whom were very familiar with agriculture and food production — ​ the Christian apostle Paul and his companion Barnabas stated that God is the one “giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts to the full with food and good cheer. ” ​ — Acts 14: 14 - 17.
Kristlik apostel Paulus ja tema kaaslane Barnabas ütlesid Väike - Aasia elanikele, kellest paljud tegelesid põllupidamisega, et Jumal on see, kes on „andnud vihma ja head viljalist aega ja rooga ning on täitnud meie südame rõõmuga ”.