Acts 11:23

New American Bible - revised edition

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,

Cross References

2 Kings 18:6

Hezekiah held fast to the Lord and never turned away from following him, but observed the commandments the Lord had given Moses.

Psalm 17:3

You have tested my heart, searched it in the night. You have tried me by fire, but find no malice in me. My mouth has not transgressed

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise, my heart also will rejoice;

Proverbs 23:28

Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the number of the faithless.

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel was resolved not to defile himself with the king’s food or wine; so he begged the chief chamberlain to spare him this defilement.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his 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

Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.

Acts 13:43

After the congregation had dispersed, many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God. Address to the Gentiles.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 14:26

From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now accomplished.

Acts 15:40

But Paul chose Silas and departed after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 20:24

Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear witness to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:32

And now I commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated.

Acts 4:36

Thus Joseph, also named by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth,

Romans 12:8

if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Mutual Love.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 1:17

So when I intended this, did I act lightly? Or do I make my plans according to human considerations, so that with me it is “yes, yes” and “no, no”?

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 10:20

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

Deuteronomy 30:20

by loving the Lord, your God, obeying his voice, and holding fast to him. For that will mean life for you, a long life for you to live on the land which the Lord swore to your ancestors, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give to them.

Colossians 1:6

that has come to you. Just as in the whole world it is bearing fruit and growing, so also among you, from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth,

2 Timothy 3:10

You have followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

Joshua 22:5

But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law which Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded you: love the Lord, your God, follow him in all his ways, keep his commandments, hold fast to him, and serve him with your whole heart and your whole self.”

Joshua 23:8

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

1 Peter 5:12

I write you this briefly through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.

1 John 2:28

And now, children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be put to shame by him at his coming.

3 John 1:4

Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Jude 1:4

For there have been some intruders, who long ago were designated for this condemnation, godless persons, who pervert the grace of our God into licentiousness and who deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. The False Teachers.