Acts 18:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.”
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“After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And having made some stay he went forth, going through in order the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 18:23 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
- Ezra 1:6And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings.
- Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
- Daniel 11:1“And I, in the first year of Darius the Mede, stood up to strengthen and protect him.
- Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- Luke 22:43Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
- Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
- Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 15:41And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
- Acts 16:6After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
- Acts 16:40After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- Galatians 1:2and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:
- Galatians 4:14And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
- 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Hebrews 12:12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
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