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Acts 16:2

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The believers in Lystra and Iconium respected Timothy and said good things about him.

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During this time there was a meeting of the believers (about one hundred twenty of them). Peter stood up and said,

So Paul and Barnabas shook the dust off their feet and went to Iconium.

In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual to the synagogue. They spoke so well that a great many Jews and Greeks believed.

Paul and Barnabas told the Good News in Derbe, and many became followers. Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

When Paul and Barnabas learned about this, they ran away to Lystra and Derbe, cities in Lycaonia, and to the areas around those cities.

So when they came out of the jail, they went to Lydia’s house where they saw some of the believers and encouraged them. Then they left.

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your own men who are good, full of the Spirit and full of wisdom. We will put them in charge of this work.

You know the kind of person Timothy is. You know he has served with me in telling the Good News, as a son serves his father.

An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church so he will not be criticized by others and caught in the devil’s trap.

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

So also good deeds are easy to see, but even those that are not easily seen cannot stay hidden.

You know how I have been hurt and have suffered, as in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I have suffered, but the Lord saved me from all those troubles.

Since you were a child you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise. And that wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Faith is the reason we remember great people who lived in the past.




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