Acts 14:23

New Century Version

They chose elders for each church, by praying and fasting for a certain time. These elders had trusted the Lord, so Paul and Barnabas put them in the Lord’s care.

Cross References

Matthew 17:21

That kind of spirit comes out only if you use prayer and fasting.]”

Mark 3:14

Jesus chose twelve and called them apostles. He wanted them to be with him, and he wanted to send them out to preach

Luke 2:37

Then her husband died, and she was a widow for eighty-four years. Anna never left the Temple but worshiped God, going without food and praying day and night.

Luke 23:46

Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, I give you my life.” After Jesus said this, he died.

Acts 1:24

The apostles prayed, “Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to do this work. Show us who should be an apostle in place of Judas, who turned away and went where he belongs.”

Acts 11:30

They gathered the money and gave it to Barnabas and Saul, who brought it to the elders in Judea.

Acts 14:26

And from there they sailed away to Antioch where the believers had put them into God’s care and had sent them out to do this work. Now they had finished.

Acts 15:23

They sent the following letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers. To all the non-Jewish believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings!

Acts 15:4

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the apostles, the elders, and the church. Paul, Barnabas, and the others told about everything God had done with them.

Acts 15:6

The apostles and the elders gathered to consider this problem.

Acts 20:17

Now from Miletus Paul sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.

Acts 20:32

“Now I am putting you in the care of God and the message about his grace. It is able to give you strength, and it will give you the blessings God has for all his holy people.

2 Corinthians 8:19

Also, this brother was chosen by the churches to go with us when we deliver this gift of money. We are doing this service to bring glory to the Lord and to show that we really want to help.

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers,

1 Timothy 5:22

Think carefully before you lay your hands on anyone, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

2 Timothy 1:12

I am suffering now because I tell the Good News, but I am not ashamed, because I know Jesus, the One in whom I have believed. And I am sure he is able to protect what he has trusted me with until that day.

2 Timothy 2:2

You should teach people whom you can trust the things you and many others have heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others.

Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete so you could finish doing the things that still needed to be done and so you could appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

James 5:14

Anyone who is sick should call the church’s elders. They should pray for and pour oil on the person in the name of the Lord.

1 Peter 5:1

Now I have something to say to the elders in your group. I also am an elder. I have seen Christ’s sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be shown to us. I beg you to

1 Peter 5:10

And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.

2 John 1:1

From the Elder. To the chosen lady and her children: I love all of you in the truth, and all those who know the truth love you.

3 John 1:1

From the Elder. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth: