Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:
New American Standard Bible
Then when he arrived and
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,
International Standard Version
When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,
A Conservative Version
who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.
Amplified
When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.
An Understandable Version
When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose.
Anderson New Testament
When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
Who, when he came and saw the grace of God, was glad; and he made clear to them the need of keeping near the Lord with all the strength of their hearts:
Common New Testament
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;
Daniel Mace New Testament
who upon his arrival there, was glad to see such effects of the divine grace, and exhorted them all to remain firmly attach'd to the christian profession:
Darby Translation
who, having arrived and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord;
Godbey New Testament
Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:
Goodspeed New Testament
When he reached there and saw the favor God had shown them, he was delighted, and encouraged them all to be resolute and steadfast in their devotion to the Lord,
John Wesley New Testament
Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.
Julia Smith Translation
Who, having been present, and seen the grace of God, rejoiced, and besought them all, with purpose of heart, to remain to the Lord.
King James 2000
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.
Lexham Expanded Bible
who, [when he] arrived and saw the grace of God, rejoiced and encouraged [them] all to remain true to the Lord with {devoted hearts},
Modern King James verseion
who was glad when he had come and had seen the grace of God. And he exhorted all with purpose of heart to remain near to the Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.
Moffatt New Testament
When he came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose
Montgomery New Testament
When he arrived, and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord, with full purpose of heart;
NET Bible
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
New Heart English Bible
who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
Noyes New Testament
who, when he came, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart;
Sawyer New Testament
who having come and seen the grace of God rejoiced, and exhorted all to adhere to the Lord with the purpose of the heart;
The Emphasized Bible
Who, arriving, and seeing the favour which was of God, rejoiced, and went on to beseech all, with the purpose of their heart, to abide inthe Lord;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Who, when he arrived there, and beheld the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all, with full purpose of heart to adhere to the Lord.
Twentieth Century New Testament
On coming there he saw to his great joy these tokens of the loving-kindness of God, and encouraged them all to make up their minds to be faithful to the Lord--
Webster
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 to the Lord.
Weymouth New Testament
On getting there he was delighted to see the grace which God had bestowed; and he encouraged them all to remain, with fixed resolve, faithful to the Lord.
Williams New Testament
When he reached there and saw the spiritual blessing God had given them, he was delighted, and continuously encouraged them all with hearty purpose to continue to be devoted to the Lord;
World English Bible
who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
Worrell New Testament
who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced, and was exhorting all that, with purpose of heart, they should cleave to the Lord;
Worsley New Testament
Who, when he was come, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all with steadiness of heart to adhere to the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, was glad, and was exhorting all with purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord,
Themes
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Disciples first called Christians in
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of antioch
Grace » Manifestation of, in others, a cause of gladness
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » In service
Joy » Instances of » Of barnabas, when he saw the success of the gospel at antioch (in syria)
Religious zeal » Instances of » Paul and barnabas
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Joy in, found by the faithful
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In cleaving to God
Topics
Interlinear
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 11:23
Prayers for Acts 11:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Developments In The Church In Antioch
22 And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch: 23 who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord: 24 for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Cross References
Acts 13:43
Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:26
and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
Acts 20:24
But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Colossians 1:6
which is come unto you; even as it is also in all the world bearing fruit and increasing, as it doth in you also, since the day ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
2 Timothy 3:10
But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,
Deuteronomy 10:20
Thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God; him shalt thou serve; and to him shalt thou cleave, and by his name shalt thou swear.
Deuteronomy 30:20
to love Jehovah thy God, to obey his voice, and to cleave unto him; for he is thy life, and the length of thy days; that thou mayest dwell in the land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.
Joshua 22:5
Only take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded you, to love Jehovah your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Joshua 23:8
but cleave unto Jehovah your God, as ye have done unto this day.
Psalm 17:3
Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
Proverbs 23:28
Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.
Daniel 1:8
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 2:5
And Jesus seeing their faith saith unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins are forgiven.
John 8:31-32
Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me.
Acts 15:40
but Paul choose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.
Acts 20:32
And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:17
When I therefore was thus minded, did I show fickleness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the yea yea and the nay nay?
1 Thessalonians 1:3-4
remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
1 Thessalonians 3:2-5
and sent Timothy, our brother and God's minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;
2 Timothy 1:4-5
longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
Hebrews 10:19-26
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:32-39
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
2 Peter 1:4-9
whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in that world by lust.
2 Peter 3:17-18
Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.
1 John 2:28
And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
3 John 1:4
Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.