Parallel Verses
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.
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:
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
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the congregation which was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas that he should go unto Antioch.
23 Then when he arrived and
Cross References
Acts 13:43
Now when the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to remain in the grace of God.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to remain in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:26
and from there sailed to Antioch, where they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear unto myself, only that I might finish my course with joy and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Colossians 1:6
which is come unto you, as it is in all the world, and brings forth fruit, as it does also in you, since the day ye heard it and knew the grace of God in truth,
2 Timothy 3:10
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Deuteronomy 10:20
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave and swear by his name.
Deuteronomy 30:20
that thou may love the LORD thy God and that thou may hear his voice and that thou may cleave unto him; for he is thy life and the length of thy days that thou may dwell in the land which the LORD swore unto thy fathers, to Abraham to Isaac and to Jacob, to give them.
Joshua 22:5
Only that with diligence ye keep yourselves doing the commandment and the law, which Moses, the slave of the LORD, charged you: to love the LORD 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 the LORD 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 refined me and hast found no iniquity; that which I thought did not pass through my mouth.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if thy heart is wise, my heart shall also rejoice;
Proverbs 23:28
She also lies in wait as for a prey and increases the transgressors among men.
Daniel 1:8
And Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's food, 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 Jesus said unto his disciples, If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the paralytic, Son, thy sins are forgiven thee.
John 8:31-32
Then Jesus said to those Jews who had believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye shall be my disciples indeed;
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abides in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
Acts 15:40
and Paul chose Silas and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
Acts 20:32
And now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is powerful to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:17
When I, therefore, was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that of me there should be yes, yes, and no, no?
1 Thessalonians 1:3-4
remembering without ceasing the work of your faith and labour and charity and of waiting with the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
1 Thessalonians 3:2-5
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of the Christ, to confirm you and to exhort you in your faith,
2 Timothy 1:4-5
greatly desiring to see thee (being mindful of thy tears), that I may be filled with joy,
Hebrews 10:19-26
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:32-39
But bring to memory the former days, in which, after ye received the light, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
2 Peter 1:4-9
whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these ye might be made participants of the divine nature, having fled the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter 3:17-18
Ye, therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things in advance, be on guard lest by the error of the wicked ye be deceived with the others and fall from your own steadfastness.
1 John 2:28
And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my sons walk in the truth.