Acts 18:23

Acts 18:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
• New International Version (NIV)After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
• New King James Version (NKJV)After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
• New Living Translation (NLT)After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back through Galatia and Phrygia, visiting and strengthening all the believers.

Context of Acts 18:23

21But on taking leave of them he said, "I will return to you if God wills," and he set sail from Ephesus. 22When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch. After spending some time there, he departed and went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. 24Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. 25He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

Acts 18:23 word by word

καὶ ποιήσας χρόνον τινὰ ἐξῆλθεν διερχόμενος καθεξῆς τὴν Γαλατικὴν χώραν καὶ Φρυγίαν, ἐπιστηρίζων πάντας τοὺς μαθητάς.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• after he had spentποιέωpoieō · to do/make: spend(TIME)G4160
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• timeχρόνοςchronos · timeG5550
• he departedἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• and went overδιέρχομαιdierchomai · to pass throughG1330
• the countryχώραchōra · countryG5561
• of GalatiaΓαλατικόςGalatikos · GalatiaG1054
• PhrygiaΦρυγίαPhrugia · PhrygiaG5435
• in orderκαθεξῆςkathexēs · in orderG2517
• strengtheningἐπιστηρίζωepistērizō · to strengthenG1991
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• the disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101

Cross-references for Acts 18:23

• Acts 16:6And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
• Galatians 1:2and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:
• Galatians 4:14and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
• Acts 15:32And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.
• Acts 16:40So they went out of the prison and visited Lydia. And when they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them and departed.
• Deuteronomy 3:28But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.'
• Ezra 1:6And all who were about them aided them with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with beasts, and with costly wares, besides all that was freely offered.
• Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.
• Daniel 11:1"And as for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him.
• Luke 22:32but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers."
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith,
• 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
• Hebrews 12:12Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,

Commentaries on Acts 18:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia - Both were provinces of Asia Minor: see on Acts 2:10; (note). In order - , A word peculiar to St. Luke; see his Gospel, Luke 1:3; Luke 8:1; and his history of the Acts, Acts 3:24; Acts 11:4, and the place above; the only places where this word occurs in the New Testament. It properly signifies, in order, distinctly, particularly; from , according to, and ̔, order, as opposed to confusion, indistinctness…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23The country of Galatia and Phrygia - He had been over these regions before, preaching the gospel, Acts 16:6. Strengthening - Establishing them by exhortation and counsel. See the notes on Acts 14:22.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-23Verses 18-23 While Paul found he laboured not in vain, he continued labouring. Our times are in God's hand; we purpose, but he disposes; therefore we must make all promises with submission to the will of God; not only if providence permits, but if God does not otherwise direct our motions. A very good refreshment it is to a faithful minister, to have for awhile the society of his brethren. Disciples are compassed about with infirmity; ministers must do…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23Paul wanted to remain connected with earlier converts and strengthen their faith.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. And after he had spent some time there--but probably not long. he departed--little thinking, probably, he was never more to return to Antioch. went over all ... Galatia and Phrygia in order--visiting the several churches in succession. See on Ac 16:6. Galatia is mentioned first here, as he would come to it first from Antioch. It was on this visitation that he ordained the weekly collection (1Co 16:1, 2), which has been since adopted generally, and…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 18:23

• Ephesus
• Galatia
• Paul
• Phrygia
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Commentaries on Acts 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings