Acts 14:23

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Acts 14:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

23 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.

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2 Timothy 2:2

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Titus 1:5

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Acts 15:4

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1 Timothy 5:18

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1 Timothy 5:19

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Acts 13:2

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Acts 20:32

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1 Thessalonians 3:13

so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

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And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.