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Acts 16:2

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Timothy was well thought of by the believers in Lystra and Iconium,

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During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them.

So they shook the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium.

The same thing happened in Iconium. Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers.

After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia,

When the apostles learned of it, they fled to the region of Lycaonia—to the towns of Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding area.

When Paul and Silas left the prison, they returned to the home of Lydia. There they met with the believers and encouraged them once more. Then they left town.

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.

Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.

She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?

In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.

You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it.

You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.




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