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21 And after they had preached the glad tidings of the Gospel to that city (and had taught many) they returned to Lystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch,

22 confirming the disciples’ hearts and exhorting them to continue in the faith: that we must enter into the kingdom of God through many afflictions.

23 And when they had prayed and fasted and ordained them as elders by election in every church, they commended them to the Lord in Whom they believed.

24 Thus they went throughout Pisidia and came to Pamphylia.

25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they came down to Attalia,

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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. 24 After going through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia,(I) 25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 14:23 Or Barnabas ordained elders; or Barnabas had elders elected