After spending some time there, he set out, travelling through one place after another in the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, ‘It is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.’
You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.
All their neighbours supported them , with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and valuables, in addition to all that was given as a freewill offering.
But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.”
So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honourable Theophilus,