Acts 14:23

Weymouth NT

And in every Church, after prayer and fasting, they selected Elders by show of hands, and commended them to the Lord on whom their faith rested.

Cross References

Matthew 17:21

But an evil spirit of this kind is only driven out by prayer and fasting.«

Mark 3:14

He appointed twelve of them, that they might be with Him, and that He might also send them to proclaim His Message,

Luke 2:37

There was also Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,

Luke 23:46

and Jesus cried out in a loud voice, and said, »Father, to Thy hands I entrust my spirit.« And after uttering these words He yielded up His spirit.

Acts 1:22

beginning from His baptism by John down to the day on which He was taken up again from us into Heaven–one should be appointed to become a witness with us as to His resurrection.«

Acts 1:24

And the brethren prayed, saying, »Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, show clearly which of these two Thou hast chosen

Acts 11:30

This they did, forwarding their contributions to the Elders by Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 14:26

Thence they sailed to Antioch, where they had previously been commended to the grace of God in connexion with the work which they had now completed.

Acts 15:23

and they took with them the following letter: »The Apostles and the elder brethren send greeting to the Gentile brethren throughout Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.

Acts 15:4

Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were cordially received by the Church, the Apostles, and the Elders; and they reported in detail all that God, working with them, had done.

Acts 15:6

Then the Apostles and Elders met to consider the matter;

Acts 20:17

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the Elders of the Church to come to him.

Acts 20:32

»And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace. He is able to build you up and to give you your inheritance among His people.«

2 Corinthians 8:19

And more than that, he is the one who was chosen by the vote of the Churches to travel with us, sharing our commission in the administration of this generous gift to promote the Lord's glory and gratify our own strong desire.

1 Timothy 5:1

Never administer a sharp reprimand to a man older than yourself; but entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers;

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

2 Timothy 1:12

That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day.

2 Timothy 2:2

All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.

Titus 1:5

I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set right the things which still require attention, and appoint Elders in every town, as I directed you to do;

James 5:14

Is any one ill? Let him send for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, after anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

1 Peter 5:1

So I exhort the Elders among you–I who am their fellow Elder and have been an eye-witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and am also a sharer in the glory which is soon to be revealed.

1 Peter 5:10

And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong.

2 John 1:1

The Elder to the elect lady and her children. Truly I love you all, and not I alone, but also all who know the truth,

3 John 1:1

The Elder to his dear friend Gaius. Truly I love you.