²⁰ But after the disciples^(A) had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe.

The Return to Antioch in Syria

²¹ They preached the gospel^(B) in that city and won a large number^(C) of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium^(D) and Antioch, ²² strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.^(E) “We must go through many hardships^(F) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. ²³ Paul and Barnabas appointed elders^[a](G) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,^(H) committed them to the Lord,^(I) in whom they had put their trust. ²⁴ After going through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia,^{(J) 25} and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

²⁶ From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch,^(K) where they had been committed to the grace of God^(L) for the work they had now completed.^(M)

⁶ We have different gifts,^(A) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,^(B) then prophesy in accordance with your^[a] faith;^{(C) 7} if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;^{(D) 8} if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;^(E) if it is giving, then give generously;^(F) if it is to lead,^[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

⁷ Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.^(A)

¹² So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,^(A) try to excel in those that build up^(B) the church.