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Acts 14:26
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Acts 14:26
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26 From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work[a] that they had completed.(A)
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- 14.26 Or committed in the grace of God to the work
Acts 14:26
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Acts 14:26
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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)
Acts 15:40
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Acts 15:40
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40 But Paul chose Silas and set out, the brothers and sisters commending him to the grace of the Lord.
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Acts 15:40
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Acts 15:40
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Acts 11:19
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Acts 11:19
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The Church in Antioch
19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews.(A)
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Acts 11:19
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Acts 11:19
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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.
Colossians 4:17
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Colossians 4:17
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17 And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.”(A)
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Colossians 4:17
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Colossians 1:28
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Colossians 1:28
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28 It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.[a](A)
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- 1.28 Other ancient authorities add Jesus
Colossians 1:28
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Colossians 1:28
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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.
Colossians 1:25
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Colossians 1:25
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25 I became its minister according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,(A)
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Colossians 1:25
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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—
2 Corinthians 1:12
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2 Corinthians 1:12
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The Postponement of Paul’s Visit
12 Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with holiness[a] and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.(A)
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- 1.12 Other ancient authorities read simplicity
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2 Corinthians 1:12
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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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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness
Romans 15:19
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Romans 15:19
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19 by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit,[a] so that from Jerusalem and as far around as Illyricum I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.(A)
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- 15.19 Other ancient authorities read the Spirit of God or the Holy Spirit
Romans 15:19
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Romans 15:19
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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)
Acts 13:1-3
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Acts 13:1-3
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Barnabas and Saul Commissioned
13 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a childhood friend of Herod the ruler,[a] and Saul.(A) 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”(B) 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.(C)
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- 13.1 Gk tetrarch
Acts 13:1-3
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Acts 13:1-3
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13 1 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. 2 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) 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them(J) and sent them off.(K)
Acts 11:26
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Acts 11:26
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26 and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called “Christians.”(A)
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Acts 11:26
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Acts 11:26
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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.
3 John 6-8
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3 John 6-8
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6 they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God,(A) 7 for they began their journey for the sake of Christ,[a] accepting no support from nonbelievers.[b](B) 8 Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become coworkers with the truth.
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3 John 6-8
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3 John 6-8
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6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(A) in a manner that honors(B) God. 7 It was for the sake of the Name(C) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.(D) 8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.
2 Timothy 4:5-8
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2 Timothy 4:5-8
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5 As for you, be sober in everything, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.(A)
6 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come.(B) 7 I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.(C) 8 From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(D)
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2 Timothy 4:5-8
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2 Timothy 4:5-8
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5 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.
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,(C) and the time for my departure is near.(D) 7 I have fought the good fight,(E) I have finished the race,(F) I have kept the faith. 8 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)
2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.(A)
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 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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