26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

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26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch,(A) where they had been committed to the grace of God(B) for the work they had now completed.(C)

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40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, (A)being [a]commended by the brethren to the grace of God.

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  1. Acts 15:40 committed

40 but Paul chose Silas(A) and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.(B)

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Barnabas and Saul at Antioch

19 (A)Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only.

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The Church in Antioch

19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed(A) traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch,(B) spreading the word only among Jews.

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17 And say to (A)Archippus, “Take heed to (B)the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

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17 Tell Archippus:(A) “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”(B)

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28 Him we preach, (A)warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, (B)that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

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28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing(A) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,(B) so that we may present everyone fully mature(C) in Christ.

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25 of which I became a minister according to (A)the [a]stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,

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  1. Colossians 1:25 dispensation or administration

25 I have become its servant(A) by the commission God gave me(B) to present to you the word of God(C) in its fullness—

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Paul’s Sincerity

12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in [a]simplicity and (A)godly sincerity, (B)not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 The opposite of duplicity

Paul’s Change of Plans

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](B) and godly sincerity.(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(D) but on God’s grace.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness

19 (A)in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

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19 by the power of signs and wonders,(A) through the power of the Spirit of God.(B) So from Jerusalem(C) all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.(D)

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Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

13 Now (A)in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: (B)Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, (C)Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, (D)“Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work (E)to which I have called them.” Then, (F)having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.

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13 Now in the church at Antioch(A) there were prophets(B) and teachers:(C) Barnabas,(D) Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,(E) Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod(F) the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,(G) “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work(H) to which I have called them.”(I) So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them(J) and sent them off.(K)

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26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples(A) were called Christians first(B) at Antioch.

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who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, because they went forth for His name’s sake, (A)taking nothing from the Gentiles. We therefore ought to (B)receive[a] such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

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  1. 3 John 1:8 NU support

They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(A) in a manner that honors(B) God. It was for the sake of the Name(C) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.(D) We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

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But you be watchful in all things, (A)endure afflictions, do the work of (B)an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Paul’s Valedictory

For (C)I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of (D)my departure is at hand. (E)I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me (F)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous (G)Judge, will give to me (H)on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

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But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,(A) do the work of an evangelist,(B) discharge all the duties of your ministry.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,(C) and the time for my departure is near.(D) I have fought the good fight,(E) I have finished the race,(F) I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me(G) the crown of righteousness,(H) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day(I)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(J)

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Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. (A)Convince, (B)rebuke, (C)exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

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Preach(A) the word;(B) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke(C) and encourage(D)—with great patience and careful instruction.

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