22 [a]Confirming the disciples hearts, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, affirming that we must through many afflictions enter into the kingdom of God.

23 [b]And when they had ordained them Elders by election in every Church, and prayed, and fasted, they commended them to the Lord in whom they believed.

24 [c]Thus they went throughout Pisidia, and came to Pamphylia.

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  1. Acts 14:22 It is the office of the ministers, not only to teach, but also to confirm them that are taught, and prepare them to the cross.
  2. Acts 14:23 The Apostles committed the Churches which they had planted, to proper and peculiar Pastors, which they made not rashly, but with prayers and fastings going before: neither did they thrust them upon Churches through bribery or lordly superiority, but chose and placed them by the voice of the congregation.
  3. Acts 14:24 Paul and Barnabas having made an end of their peregrination, and being returned to Antioch, do render an account to the Congregation or Church.

22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.(A) “We must go through many hardships(B) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders[a](C) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,(D) committed them to the Lord,(E) in whom they had put their trust. 24 After going through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia,(F)

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