Acts 11:23

Who, when he was come, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all with steadiness of heart to adhere to the Lord.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

In Context

22And the report of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

24For he was a good man, and full of the holy Spirit, and of faith: and many were added unto the Lord.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:24Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:

John 8:31Therefore said Jesus to the Jews that believed on Him, If ye continue in my word, ye are indeed my disciples.

Matthew Henry on Acts 11:20-27

The Gospel Preached at Antioch; Success of the Gospel at Antioch; Barnabas at Antioch. 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22… Read the whole commentary →

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