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21 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had (A)made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 (B)strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them (C)to continue in (D)the faith, and saying that (E)through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had (F)appointed (G)elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting (H)they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

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The Return to Antioch in Syria

21 They preached the gospel(A) in that city and won a large number(B) of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium(C) and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.(D) “We must go through many hardships(E) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders[a](F) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,(G) committed them to the Lord,(H) in whom they had put their trust.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 14:23 Or Barnabas ordained elders; or Barnabas had elders elected