Acts 11:23

New English Translation

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Cross References

2 Kings 18:6

He was loyal to the Lord and did not abandon him. He obeyed the commandments which the Lord had given to Moses.

Psalm 17:3

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

Proverbs 23:15

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

Proverbs 23:28

Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. He therefore asked the overseer of the court officials for permission not to defile himself.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Mark 2:5

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

John 15:4

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.

Acts 13:43

When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”

Acts 14:26

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

Acts 15:40

but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 20:32

And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

Acts 4:36

So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”),

Romans 12:8

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 1:17

Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? Or do I make my plans according to mere human standards so that I would be saying both “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?

2 Corinthians 6:1

Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Deuteronomy 10:20

Revere the Lord your God, serve him, be loyal to him and take oaths only in his name.

Deuteronomy 30:20

I also call on you to love the Lord your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

Colossians 1:6

that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.

2 Timothy 3:10

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

Joshua 22:5

But carefully obey the commands and instructions Moses the Lord’s servant gave you. Love the Lord your God, follow all his instructions, obey his commands, be loyal to him, and serve him with all your heart and being!”

Joshua 23:8

But you must be loyal to the Lord your God, as you have been to this very day.

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I know to be a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, in order to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.

Jude 1:4

For certain men have secretly slipped in among you – men who long ago were marked out for the condemnation I am about to describe – ungodly men who have turned the grace of our God into a license for evil and who deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.