Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”

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In The King James Version

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

In Context

21When they had evangelized that city and discipled a good number, they returned to Lystra and Iconium and Antioch,

23When they had appointed elders for them in every congregation, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord into whom they had believed.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:38and he who does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 19:24And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.”

Mark 10:24But the disciples were astounded at His words. So Jesus tried again and said to them: “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God.

Luke 22:28However, you are those who have continued with me in my trials.

John 3:5Jesus answered: “Most assuredly I say to you, unless someone is begotten by water and Spirit he is not able to enter the kingdom of God.

Matthew Henry on Acts 14:20-28

Paul Stoned at Lystra; The Disciples Exhorted and Encouraged; Paul and Barnabas Ordain Elders. 19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to… Read the whole commentary →

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