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22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”(A) 23 They appointed presbyters[a] for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith. 24 Then they traveled through Pisidia and reached Pamphylia.

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  1. 14:23 They appointed presbyters: the communities are given their own religious leaders by the traveling missionaries. The structure in these churches is patterned on the model of the Jerusalem community (Acts 11:30; 15:2, 5, 22; 21:18).

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