Acts 14:23

Contemporary English Version 1995

Paul and Barnabas chose some leaders for each of the churches. Then they went without eating and prayed that the Lord would take good care of these leaders who had trusted in the Lord.

Cross References

Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete to do what had been left undone and to appoint leaders for the churches in each town. As I told you,

Acts 11:30

So they appointed Barnabas and Saul to take their gifts to the church leaders in Jerusalem.

James 5:14

If you are sick, ask the church leaders to come and pray for you. Ask them to put olive oil on you in the name of the Lord.

2 Timothy 2:2

You have often heard me teach. Now I want you to tell these same things to followers who can be trusted to tell others.

Acts 20:32

I now place you in God's care. Remember the message about his gift of undeserved grace! This message can help you and give you what belongs to you as God's people.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don't be too quick to accept people into the service of the Lord by placing your hands on them. Don't sin because others do, but stay close to God.

Acts 20:17

From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him.

3 John 1:1

From the church leader. To my dear friend Gaius. I love you because we follow the truth,

2 John 1:1

From the church leader. To a very special woman and her children. I truly love all of you, and so does everyone else who knows the truth.

1 Peter 5:1

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,

Acts 15:6

The apostles and church leaders met to discuss this problem about Gentiles.

Acts 15:4

When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do.

1 Peter 5:10

But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

2 Timothy 1:12

This is why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

Acts 15:23

They wrote a letter that said: We apostles and leaders send friendly greetings to all of you Gentiles who are followers of the Lord in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.

Acts 14:26

and sailed to Antioch in Syria. It was there that they had been placed in God's care for the work they had now completed.

Luke 23:46

Jesus shouted, “Father, I put myself in your hands!” Then he died.

Mark 3:14

Then he chose twelve of them to be his apostles, so they could be with him. He also wanted to send them out to preach

Luke 2:37

And now she was 84 years old. Night and day she served God in the temple by praying and often going without eating.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen

2 Corinthians 8:19

The churches chose this follower to travel with us while we carry this gift that will bring praise to the Lord and show how much we hope to help.