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Acts 16:2

IconiumLystra

1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.

The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

4 As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.

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BSB
The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.
KJV
Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
WEB
The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about him.
ASV
The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
DARBY
who had a [good] testimony of the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
BLB
who was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.
ÅB
han hadde godt lov av brødrene i Lystra og Ikonium.
OTB
De troende i Lystra og Ikonium talte høyt om ham.
B1930
han hadde godt lov av brødrene i Lystra og Ikonium.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:10

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

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  • 2 Timothy 3:15

    From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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  • Acts 16:40

    After 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.

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  • 1 Timothy 3:7

    Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

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  • 2 Timothy 3:11

    my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.

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  • Acts 6:3

    Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

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  • Acts 14:21

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

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  • Acts 13:51

    So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.

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