²³ After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of ^(A)Galatia and Phrygia ^[a]in order, ^(B)strengthening all the disciples.

²² strengthening the souls of the disciples, ^(A)exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, ^(B)“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”

The Macedonian Call

⁶ Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of ^(A)Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in ^[a]Asia.

⁴¹ And he went through Syria and Cilicia, ^(A)strengthening the churches.

³² Now Judas and Silas, themselves being ^(A)prophets also, ^(B)exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.

¹⁴ Now we ^[a]exhort you, brethren, ^(A)warn those who are ^[b]unruly, ^(B)comfort the fainthearted, ^(C)uphold the weak, ^(D)be patient with all.

¹⁴ And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me ^(A)as an ^[a]angel of God, ^(B)even as Christ Jesus.

Collection for the Saints

16 Now concerning ^(A)the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

Renew Your Spiritual Vitality^(A)

¹² Therefore ^(B)strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, ¹³ and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.