Acts 14:22

Paul And Barnabas Return To Antioch In Syria

²¹ As they were proclaiming the good news in that city, they discipled a large number of people. Then they went back to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, ²² strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God." ²³ Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

Continue in the Faith

Enter the Kingdom of God

For Us

In the Faith

Kingdom of God

Kingdom of Heaven

Stand Firm

Stand Firm In The Faith

John 16:33

I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"

2 Timothy 3:12

Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with the Messiah Jesus will be persecuted.

Romans 8:17

Now if we are children, we are heirs heirs of God and co-heirs with the Messiah if, in fact, we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

1 Thessalonians 3:2-4

and send Timothy, our brother who works with us for God in the gospel of the Messiah, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.

Luke 22:28-29

"You are the ones who have always stood by me in my trials.

John 3:5

Jesus answered, "Truly, I tell you emphatically, unless a person is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 11:23

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,

Acts 13:43

When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who kept talking to them and urging them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 15:32

Then Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, said a lot to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

Acts 15:41

He went through Syria and Cilicia and strengthened the churches.

Acts 18:23

After spending some time there, he departed and went from place to place through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Colossians 1:23

However, you must remain firmly established and steadfast in the faith, without being moved from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

1 Thessalonians 3:13

Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen the feeble hands, and support the stumbling knees.

Matthew 10:21-22

"Brother will hand brother over for execution, and a father his child. Children will rebel against parents and have them put to death.

Matthew 10:38

The one who doesn't take up his cross and follow me isn't worthy of me.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone wants to follow me, he must deny himself, pick up his cross, and follow me continuously.

Matthew 19:24

Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God."

Mark 9:47

And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It's better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell.

Mark 10:24-25

The disciples were startled by these words, but Jesus told them again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in their wealth to get into the kingdom of God!

Mark 10:30

who will not receive a hundred times as much here in this world homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and fields, along with persecution as well as eternal life in the age to come.

Luke 24:26

The Messiah had to suffer these things and then enter his glory, didn't he?"

John 8:31-32

So Jesus told those Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are really my disciples.

John 12:25-26

The one who loves his life will destroy it, and the one who hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.

John 15:4-6

"Abide in me, and I will abide in you. Just as the branch cannot produce fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.

John 15:9-10

Just as the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. So abide in my love.

John 15:20

Remember what I told you: "A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.

John 16:1-2

"I have told you this to keep you from falling away.

Acts 6:7

So the word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem continued to grow rapidly. Even a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:16

since I'm going to show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake."

1 Corinthians 1:8

He will keep you strong until the end, so that you will be blameless on the Day of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.

2 Timothy 1:8

Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.

2 Timothy 2:11-12

This saying is trustworthy: In dying with the Messiah, true life we gain.

1 Peter 4:12-16

Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way you will be generously granted entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah.

Jude 1:3

Dear friends, although I was eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I found it necessary to write to you and urge you to continue your vigorous defense of the faith that was passed down to the saints once and for all.

Jude 1:20-21

But you, dear friends, must continue to build your most holy faith for your own benefit. Furthermore, continue to pray in the Holy Spirit.

Revelation 1:9

I am John, your brother and partner in the oppression, kingdom, and patience that comes because of Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus.

Revelation 2:10

Don't be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The Devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor's crown of life.

Revelation 7:14

I told him, "Sir, you know."