Acts 11:23 - Tree of Life Version

²³ When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was thrilled. He encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with heartfelt 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 Cross References

2 Kings 18:6

For he clung to Adonai. He did not turn away from following Him, but kept His mitzvot, which Adonai had commanded Moses.

Psalm 17:3

You have examined my heart. You searched me at night. Though You test me, You find nothing. I resolved that my mouth will not sin.

Proverbs 23:15

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

Proverbs 23:28

Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king’s delicacies or with the wine he was drinking, so he entreated the chief official for permission not to defile himself.

Matthew 16:24

Then Yeshua said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to follow after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.

Mark 2:5

Yeshua, seeing their faith, said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

John 15:4

Abide in Me, and I will abide in you. The branch cannot itself produce fruit, unless it abides on the vine. Likewise, you cannot produce fruit unless you abide in Me.

Acts 13:43

When the synagogue meeting broke up, many of the Jewish people and God-fearing inquirers followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and trying to persuade them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 14:22

They were strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to persevere in faith, and 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 entrusted to the gracious care of God for the work now completed).

Acts 15:40

But Paul selected Silas and went out, being entrusted by the brothers and sisters to the gracious care of the Lord.

Acts 20:24

However, I don’t consider my life of any value, except that I might finish my course and the office I received from the Lord Yeshua, to declare the Good News of the grace of God.

Acts 20:32

“Now I commit you to God and the word of His grace, which is strong to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who have been made holy.

Acts 4:36

Now Joseph, also called Barnabas by the emissaries (which is translated Son of Encouragement), was a Levite and native of Cyprus.

Romans 12:8

or the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who gives, in generosity; the one who leads, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dearly loved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord—because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 1:17

So when I was planning to do this, I didn’t do so lightly, did I? Or the things I plan, do I plan according to the flesh—so it might be with me “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?

2 Corinthians 6:1

Since we are co-laboring, we also urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

Deuteronomy 10:20

Adonai your God you will fear—Him will you serve. To Him will you cling, and by His Name will you swear.

Deuteronomy 30:20

by loving Adonai your God, listening to His voice, and clinging to Him. For He is your life and the length of your days, that you may dwell on the land that Adonai swore to your fathers—to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob—to give them.

Colossians 1:6

that has come to you. In all the world this Good News is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has in you since you first heard it and came to truly know God’s grace.

2 Timothy 3:10

You, however, closely followed my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faithfulness, patience, love, perseverance—

Joshua 22:5

Only be very careful to observe the mitzvah and the Torah which Moses the servant of Adonai commanded you, to love Adonai your God and walk in all His ways, and to keep His mitzvot, cling to Him and worship Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

Joshua 23:8

But cling to Adonai your God, as you have done to this day.

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I consider our faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

1 John 2:28

And now, children, abide in Him, so that when He appears we will have confidence and not be ashamed in His presence 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 people have secretly slipped in—those who from long ago have been marked out for this judgment. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into indecency and deny our only Master and Lord, Yeshua the Messiah.