Acts 14:22-23

New King James Version

²²strengthening the souls of the disciples, ^(A)exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, ^(B)“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” ²³So when they had ^(C)appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

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Acts 14:22-23

New American Standard Bible

²²strengthening the souls of ^(A)the disciples, encouraging them to continue in ^(B)the faith, and saying, “^(C)It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God.” ²³When ^(D)they had appointed ^(E)elders for them in every church, having ^(F)prayed with fasting, they ^(G)entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

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Acts 14:22-23

Amplified Bible

²²strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.” ²³When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they believed [and joyfully accepted as the Messiah].

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Acts 14:22-23

New International Version

²²strengthening 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. ²³Paul and Barnabas appointed elders^[a]^(C) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,^(D) committed them to the Lord,^(E) in whom they had put their trust.