22 strengthening the[a] disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith(A) and by telling them, “It is necessary to pass through many troubles(B) on our way into the kingdom of God.”

23 When they had appointed elders(C) in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. 24 Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia.

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  1. Acts 14:22 Lit the souls of the

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. 23 Paul 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. 24 After going through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia,(F)

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