Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. New Living Translation Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church. With prayer and fasting, they turned the elders over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. English Standard Version And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Berean Standard Bible Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. Berean Literal Bible Now having chosen elders for them in every church, having prayed, with fasting they committed them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. King James Bible And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. New King James Version So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. New American Standard Bible When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed. NASB 1995 When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. NASB 1977 And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Legacy Standard Bible And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Amplified Bible When 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]. Christian Standard Bible When they had appointed elders for them in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Holman Christian Standard Bible When they had appointed elders in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. American Standard Version And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. Contemporary English Version Paul and Barnabas chose some leaders for each of the churches. Then they went without eating and prayed that the Lord would take good care of these leaders who had trusted in the Lord. English Revised Version And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. GOD'S WORD® Translation They had the disciples in each church choose spiritual leaders, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted the leaders to the Lord in whom they believed. Good News Translation In each church they appointed elders, and with prayers and fasting they commended them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. International Standard Version Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Majority Standard Bible Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. NET Bible When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed. New Heart English Bible When they had appointed elders for them in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. Webster's Bible Translation And when they had ordained for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. Weymouth New Testament And in every Church, after prayer and fasting, they selected Elders by show of hands, and commended them to the Lord on whom their faith rested. World English Bible When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord on whom they had believed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having appointed to them elders in every assembly by vote, having prayed with fastings, they commended them to the LORD in whom they had believed. Berean Literal Bible Now having chosen elders for them in every church, having prayed, with fasting they committed them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. Young's Literal Translation and having appointed to them by vote elders in every assembly, having prayed with fastings, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Smith's Literal Translation And having chosen them elders in the church, having prayed with fasting, they set them before the Lord, in whom they had believed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they had ordained to them priests in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible They appointed presbyters for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith. New Revised Standard Version And after they had appointed elders for them in each church, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had come to believe. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with them with fasting, they commended them to our LORD, on whom they believed. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they appointed them Elders in every church while they were fasting with them and praying, committing them to our Lord in whom they had believed. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. Godbey New Testament And electing elders for them in every church, praying with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. Haweis New Testament Then appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. Mace New Testament and after they had by prayers and fastings establish'd Pastors for them in every church, they recommended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Weymouth New Testament And in every Church, after prayer and fasting, they selected Elders by show of hands, and commended them to the Lord on whom their faith rested. Worrell New Testament And, having appointed elders for them in every assembly; and, having prayed with fastings, they commended them to the Lord on Whom they had believed. Worsley New Testament And when they had appointed them elders in every church, praying and fasting, they recommended them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Return to Syrian Antioch…22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. 24After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.… Cross References Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ... 1 Peter 5:1-3 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Acts 20:17-28 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. / When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. / I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. ... 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. James 5:14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. Matthew 18:18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 2 Corinthians 8:19 More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. Exodus 18:25-26 So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. Treasury of Scripture And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. they had. Acts 1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. Mark 3:14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 1 Timothy 5:22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. elders. Acts 11:30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Acts 15:4,6,23 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them… Acts 20:17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. and had. Acts 13:1-3 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul… they commended. Acts 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Jump to Previous Appointed Assembly Barnabas Believed Chosen Church Commended Committed Elders Faith Fasting Fastings Food Hands Kept Ordained Paul Prayed Prayer Rested Rulers Selected Selection ShowJump to Next Appointed Assembly Barnabas Believed Chosen Church Commended Committed Elders Faith Fasting Fastings Food Hands Kept Ordained Paul Prayed Prayer Rested Rulers Selected Selection ShowActs 14 1. Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.8. At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods. 19. Paul is stoned. 21. They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience. 26. Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them. Paul and Barnabas This phrase highlights the two central figures in the early Christian missionary movement. Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, was a Pharisee who converted to Christianity after a dramatic encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus. Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement," was a Levite from Cyprus and an early Christian disciple. Together, they embarked on missionary journeys to spread the Gospel. Their partnership exemplifies the importance of collaboration in ministry, as they complemented each other's strengths and supported one another in their mission. appointed elders for them in each church with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [Paul and Barnabas] appointedΧειροτονήσαντες (Cheirotonēsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5500: From a comparative of cheir and teino; to be a hand-reacher or voter, i.e. to select or appoint. elders πρεσβυτέρους (presbyterous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. for them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in each κατ’ (kat’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). church, ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. praying προσευξάμενοι (proseuxamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. [and] μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. fasting νηστειῶν (nēsteiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 3521: Fasting, the day of atonement. From nesteuo; abstinence; specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement. as they entrusted παρέθεντο (parethento) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3908: From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. they had believed. πεπιστεύκεισαν (pepisteukeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Links Acts 14:23 NIVActs 14:23 NLT Acts 14:23 ESV Acts 14:23 NASB Acts 14:23 KJV Acts 14:23 BibleApps.com Acts 14:23 Biblia Paralela Acts 14:23 Chinese Bible Acts 14:23 French Bible Acts 14:23 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 14:23 When they had appointed elders for them (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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