⁸ But Elymas the sorcerer^(A) (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul^(B) from the faith.^(C)

²² strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.^(A) “We must go through many hardships^(B) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

⁵ So the churches were strengthened^(A) in the faith and grew daily in numbers.^(B)