Acts 11:23 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²³ When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ When he arrived and saw what grace (favor) God was bestowing upon them, he was full of joy; and he continuously exhorted (warned, urged, and encouraged) them all to cleave unto and remain faithful to and devoted to the Lord with [resolute and steady] purpose of heart.

American Standard Version (1901)

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:

Common English Bible

²³ When he arrived and saw evidence of God’s grace, he was overjoyed and encouraged everyone to remain fully committed to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ And when he had arrived there and had seen the grace of God, he was gladdened. And he exhorted them all to continue in the Lord with a resolute heart.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²³ Who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: and he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.

Acts 11:23 Krydshenvisninger

2 Kings 18:6

For he held fast to the Lord; he did not depart from following him but kept the commandments that the Lord had commanded Moses.

Psalm 17:3

If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.

Proverbs 23:15

My child, if your heart is wise, my heart also will be glad.

Proverbs 23:28

She lies in wait like a robber and increases the number of the faithless.

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the royal rations of food and wine, so he asked the palace master to allow him not to defile himself.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Mark 2:5

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.”

John 15:4

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

Acts 13:43

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

Acts 14:22

There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 14:26

From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed.

Acts 15:40

But Paul chose Silas and set out, the brothers and sisters commending him to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 20:24

But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 20:32

And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace, a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Acts 4:36

There was a Levite from Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”).

Romans 12:8

the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 1:17

Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to ordinary human standards, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?

2 Corinthians 6:1

As we work together with him, we entreat you also not to accept the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 10:20

You shall fear the Lord your God; him you shall serve; to him you shall hold fast; and by his name you shall swear.

Deuteronomy 30:20

loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him, for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the Lord swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.”

Colossians 1:6

that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God.

2 Timothy 3:10

Now you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,

Joshua 22:5

Take good care to observe the commandment and instruction that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his commandments, and to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

Joshua 23:8

but hold fast to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day.

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before him at his coming.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Jude 1:4

For certain intruders have stolen in among you, people who long ago were designated for this condemnation as ungodly, who pervert the grace of our God into debauchery and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.