Acts 14:26

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“From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.”

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BSBPD

“From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and thence did sail to Antioch, whence they had been given by the grace of God for the work that they fulfilled;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 14:26 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 11:19Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
  2. Acts 11:26and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
  3. Acts 13:1Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.
  4. Acts 14:23Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
  5. Acts 15:22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
  6. Acts 15:30So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.
  7. Acts 15:40but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
  8. Acts 20:32And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
  9. Romans 15:19by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
  10. 2 Corinthians 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
  11. Galatians 2:11When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned.
  12. Colossians 1:25I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,
  13. Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
  14. Colossians 4:17Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
  15. 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  16. 2 Timothy 4:5But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
  17. 3 John 1:6They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

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