Acts 11:23

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Acts 11:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

22 When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

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and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

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2 Timothy 1:4

Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

2 Timothy 1:5

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

2 Peter 1:4

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

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and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

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For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

1 Thessalonians 3:4

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by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

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and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

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Hebrews 10:24

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Hebrews 10:25

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2 Peter 3:18

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