Acts 11:23

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Seen

And exhorted

Purpose

2 Corinthians 1:17

2 Timothy 3:10

Bible References

Seen

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven."

came among you, to thrive and bear its fruit among you, as it does all over the world, from the time when you first heard about the mercy of God,

for we can never forget before our God and Father your energetic faith, your loving service, and your unwavering expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

When I remember the tears you shed I long night and day to see you again, and have the perfect happiness

Thus he has given us his precious and splendid promises so that through them you may escape the corrupting influences that exist in the world through passion, and come to share in the divine nature.

I know of no greater blessing than hearing that my children are being guided by the truth.

And exhorted

and after the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism went away with Paul and Barnabas, and they talked with them, and urged them to rely on the favor of God.

reassuring the disciples and encouraging them to stand by the faith and reminding them that we have to undergo many hardships to get into the Kingdom of God.

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide by what I teach, you are really disciples of mine,

You must remain united to me and I will remain united to you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains united to the vine, you cannot unless you remain united to me.

and I sent my brother Timothy, a servant of God in preaching the good news of the Christ, to strengthen you in your faith

Since then, brothers, we have free access to the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus,

So you, dear friends, now that you are forewarned, must be on your guard against being led away by the errors of unprincipled men and losing your present firmness.

Now, dear children, keep in union with him, so that if he appears, we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame when he comes.

Purpose

Was it vacillating of me to want to do that? Do I make my plans like a worldly man, ready to say "Yes" and "No" in the same breath?

But you have closely followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,