Acts 14:23

21 They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

22 strengthening 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.

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

24 After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

25 And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
KJV
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
WEB
When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord on whom they had believed.
ASV
And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
DARBY
And having chosen them elders in each assembly, having prayed with fastings, they committed them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
BLB
And having appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed, with fasting they committed them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
ÅB
Og etter at de hadde valgt eldste for dem i hver menighet, overgav de dem med bønn og faste til den Herre som de hadde satt sin tro til.
OTB
Paulus og Barnabas utnevnte eldste for dem i hver menighet, og med bønn og faste overga de dem til Herren som de hadde trodd på.
B1930
Og efterat de hadde valgt eldste for dem i hver menighet, overgav de dem med bønn og faste til den Herre som de hadde satt sin tro til.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Titus 1:5

    The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

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  • Acts 11:30

    This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

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  • James 5:14

    Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:2

    And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

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  • Acts 20:32

    And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

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  • Acts 20:17

    From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:1

    Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

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  • 1 Timothy 5:22

    Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

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