Acts 20:12

The Passion Translation

Filled with enormous joy, they took the boy home alive and everyone was encouraged.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:1

Your God says to you: “Comfort, comfort my people with gentle, compassionate words.

Acts 20:11

Paul went back upstairs, served communion, and ate a meal with them. Then he picked back up where he left off and taught until dawn.

Acts 20:13

Continuing our journey, we made our way to the ship and sailed for Assos. Paul had previously arranged to meet us there as he traveled overland by foot.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He always comes alongside us to comfort us in every suffering so that we can come alongside those who are in any painful trial. We can bring them this same comfort that God has poured out upon us.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and send Timothy in our place. He is our beloved brother and coworker with God in preaching the gospel. We knew he would strengthen your faith and encourage your hearts

1 Thessalonians 4:18

So encourage one another with these truths.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Because of this, encourage the hearts of your fellow believers and support one another, just as you have already been doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not in their place of battle. Be skilled at gently encouraging those who feel themselves inadequate. Be faithful to stand your ground. Help the weak to stand again. Be quick to demonstrate patience with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Now may the Lord Jesus Christ and our Father God, who loved us and in his wonderful grace gave us eternal comfort and a beautiful hope that cannot fail,