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.
• 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 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 took leave of them, saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus. 22And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. 24Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, 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 16:6Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
• Galatians 1:2and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:
• Galatians 4:14And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”
• Acts 15:32Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.
• Acts 16:40So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.
• Deuteronomy 3:28But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you will see.’
• Ezra 1:6And all those who were around them encouraged them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.
• Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands, And make firm the feeble knees.
• Daniel 11:1“Also in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.)
• Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith,
• 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore comfort one another with these words.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
• Hebrews 12:12Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble 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