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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• 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 as he left, he promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.” Then he set sail from Ephesus. 22When he landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch. 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. 24Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, 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 16:6Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:1Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
• Galatians 1:2and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia:
• Galatians 4:14and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
• Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
• Acts 16:40After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them. Then they left.
• Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.”
• Ezra 1:6All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings.
• Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way;
• Daniel 11:1And in the first year of Darius the Mede, I took my stand to support and protect him.)
• Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
• 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
• Hebrews 12:12Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and 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