Acts 14:21-23
New American Standard Bible
21 And after they had (A)preached the gospel to that city and had (B)made a good number of disciples, they returned to (C)Lystra, to (D)Iconium, and to (E)Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of (F)the disciples, encouraging them to continue in (G)the faith, and saying, “(H)It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God.” 23 When (I)they had appointed (J)elders for them in every church, having (K)prayed with fasting, they (L)entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
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Acts 14:21-23
New International Version
The Return to Antioch in Syria
21 They preached the gospel(A) in that city and won a large number(B) of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium(C) and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.(D) “We must go through many hardships(E) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders[a](F) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,(G) committed them to the Lord,(H) in whom they had put their trust.
Footnotes
- Acts 14:23 Or Barnabas ordained elders; or Barnabas had elders elected
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