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They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. <a href="/esv/acts/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. <a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith and that "through many tribulations it behooves us to enter into the kingdom of God." <a href="/kjv/acts/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/nkjv/acts/14.htm">New King James Version</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nasb/acts/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, &#8220Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/lsb/acts/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many afflictions we must enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/amp/acts/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/csb/acts/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, &#8220It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/cev/acts/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, "We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom." <a href="/erv/acts/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/gwt/acts/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, "We must suffer a lot to enter the kingdom of God." <a href="/gnt/acts/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> They strengthened the believers and encouraged them to remain true to the faith. "We must pass through many troubles to enter the Kingdom of God," they taught. <a href="/isv/acts/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God." <a href="/msb/acts/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. ?We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,? they said. <a href="/net/acts/14.htm">NET Bible</a> 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." <a href="/nheb/acts/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God. <a href="/wbt/acts/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Everywhere they strengthened the disciples by encouraging them to hold fast to the faith, and warned them saying, "It is through many afflictions that we must make our way into the Kingdom of God." <a href="/web/acts/14.htm">World English Bible</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting to remain in the faith, and that it is required of us to enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations, <a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith and that "through many tribulations it behooves us to enter into the kingdom of God." <a href="/ylt/acts/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting to remain in the faith, and that through many tribulations it behoveth us to enter into the reign of God, <a href="/slt/acts/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And supporting the souls of the disciples, beseeching to remain in the faith, that through many pressures we must come into the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith: and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 14:21>strengthening the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them that they should remain always in the faith, and that it is necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations. <a href="/nabre/acts/14.htm">New American Bible</a> They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Strengthening the souls of the converts, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that only through much tribulation can we enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> While they were confirming the souls of the disciples and seeking that they would continue in the faith; and they were saying to them that it is necessary to enter The Kingdom of God by much suffering.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, that through many afflictions we mast enter the kingdom of God. <a href="/godbey/acts/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/haweis/acts/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/mace/acts/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Everywhere they strengthened the disciples by encouraging them to hold fast to the faith, and warned them saying, "It is through many afflictions that we must make our way into the Kingdom of God." <a href="/worrell/acts/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God. <a href="/worsley/acts/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/parallel/acts/14-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4771" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">The Return to Syrian Antioch</a> 21They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22<a href="/greek/1991.htm" title="1991: epistērizontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To prop up, uphold, support, confirm, make stronger. From epi and sterizo; to support further, i.e. Reestablish.">strengthening</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychas (N-AFP) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.">souls</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">and encouraging them</a> <a href="/greek/1696.htm" title="1696: emmenein (V-PNA) -- To remain (abide) in, abide by, maintain, persevere in. From en and meno; to stay in the same place, i.e. persevere.">to continue</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith.</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">“We</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: Dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">endure</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GFP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipseōn (N-GFP) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">hardships</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">to enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">they said.</a> 23Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-13</a> Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29</a> For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:3-4</a> so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">2 Corinthians 1:5-7</a> For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. / If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. / And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort. <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a> You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.Confirming.<a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Acts 15:32,41</a> And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them… <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a> And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.<a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3</a> Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.exhorting.<a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.<a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43</a> Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.<a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31,32</a> Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; … we.<a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Matthew 10:21,22,38</a> And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death… <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<a href="/luke/22-28.htm">Luke 22:28,29</a> Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations… enter.<a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Matthew 19:24</a> And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.<a href="/mark/9-47.htm">Mark 9:47</a> And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:<a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Mark 10:24,25</a> And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/15-16.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Afflictions</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Confirming</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Encouraging</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Establishing</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/acts/14-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/acts/11-6.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Tribulations</a> <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/acts/13-40.htm">True.</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/acts/14-16.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-34.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Afflictions</a> <a href="/acts/15-41.htm">Confirming</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/acts/14-28.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Encouraging</a> <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Establishing</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/acts/15-24.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Tribulations</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">True.</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 14</div>1. <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Paul is stoned.</a> 21. <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>strengthening the souls of the disciples This phrase highlights the apostles' commitment to fortifying the inner spiritual life of believers. In the early church, disciples faced persecution and needed spiritual resilience. The term "strengthening" implies a process of building up and fortifying faith, akin to Paul's exhortation in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> to "be strong in the Lord." The focus on the "souls" suggests a deep, internal work, aligning with the biblical emphasis on the heart and spirit as the center of one's relationship with God (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>).and encouraging them to continue in the faith Encouragement was vital for the early Christians who faced external pressures and internal doubts. The apostles' role was to exhort believers to remain steadfast, echoing the call in <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> to "hold unswervingly to the hope we profess." This encouragement was not merely emotional support but a call to perseverance, reflecting Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> that "the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."“We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. This statement acknowledges the reality of suffering in the Christian journey. The phrase "many hardships" encompasses the trials faced by early Christians, including persecution, social ostracism, and spiritual warfare. The necessity of enduring these hardships is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>, which speaks of trials producing perseverance. The "kingdom of God" refers to both the present reign of God in believers' lives and the future consummation of His kingdom. This dual aspect of the kingdom is central to Jesus' teaching, as seen in <a href="/luke/17-21.htm">Luke 17:21</a> and <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a>. The apostles' message aligns with the prophetic tradition that suffering precedes glory, a pattern exemplified in the life of Christ (Isaiah 53, <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a> Key figures in the early Christian church, known for their missionary journeys and efforts to spread the Gospel. In this context, they are returning to the cities where they had previously preached to strengthen and encourage the new believers. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Refers to the early Christians in the cities of Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, who had accepted the message of Jesus Christ and were in need of encouragement and strengthening in their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lystra,_iconium,_and_antioch.htm">Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch</a> Cities in the region of Galatia where Paul and Barnabas had preached the Gospel and established churches. These locations were significant centers of early Christian activity. 4. <a href="/topical/s/strengthening_and_encouraging.htm">Strengthening and Encouraging</a> The act of building up the faith and resolve of the disciples, ensuring they remain steadfast in their beliefs despite challenges. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hardships.htm">Hardships</a> The trials and tribulations faced by believers as they live out their faith, which are seen as necessary for entering the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_faith.htm">Endurance in Faith</a> Believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith despite facing trials and tribulations. This endurance is a testament to their commitment to Christ and is necessary for spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> Just as Paul and Barnabas strengthened and encouraged the disciples, Christians today are called to support one another in their faith journeys, providing encouragement and strength. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_hardships.htm">Understanding Hardships</a> Hardships are not to be seen as a sign of God's absence but as a part of the Christian journey that refines and strengthens faith, preparing believers for the kingdom of God. <a href="/topical/k/kingdom_perspective.htm">Kingdom Perspective</a> Keeping an eternal perspective helps believers to endure present difficulties, knowing that these trials are temporary and lead to eternal glory. <a href="/topical/a/active_discipleship.htm">Active Discipleship</a> The process of strengthening and encouraging others in the faith is an active part of discipleship, requiring intentionality and commitment to the spiritual well-being of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 14</a> <a href="/q/why_are_christians_seen_as_grumpy.htm">Why are many Christians often perceived as grumpy?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_ten_days_of_tribulation.htm">What are the ten days of tribulation?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_last_through_trials.htm">How does faith endure through challenges?</a> <a href="/q/is_a_class_required_before_baptism.htm">Is a class required before baptism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Confirming the souls of the disciples.--Better, perhaps, strengthening, so as to avoid the more definite associations connected with the other term. In <a href="/acts/18-23.htm" title="And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.">Acts 18:23</a>, the word is so rendered. It is not the same as that used by later writers for the ecclesiastical rite of Confirmation.Exhorting them to continue in the faith.--The question meets us whether "faith" is used in its subjective sense, the "feeling of trust," or objectively, as including the main substance of what was believed and taught--"a belief or creed." That the latter meaning had become established a few years after St. Luke wrote, we see in <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm" title="But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.">1Timothy 5:8</a>; Jude <a href="/acts/14-3.htm" title="Long time therefore stayed they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony to the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.">Acts 14:3</a>; <a href="/acts/14-20.htm" title="However,, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.">Acts 14:20</a>; and on the whole it seems probable that it is so used here.And that we must through much tribulation.--More accurately, through many tribulations. The use of the first personal pronoun is suggestive. Is St. Luke generalising what he heard from those who had listened to St. Paul, and giving it in their very words? Was he himself one of those listeners? The two had clearly met before we find them both at Troas; and on the supposition suggested in the last question, the apparently casual use of the pronoun would be analogous to what we find afterwards. (See Note on <a href="/acts/16-10.htm" title="And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel to them.">Acts 16:10</a>.) In St. Paul's latest Epistle to the chosen disciple of Lystra we have a touching reproduction of this teaching. He speaks of the afflictions which came on him at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra, and adds the general truth that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutions" (<a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm" title="Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.">2Timothy 3:12</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Exhorting for and exhorting, A.V.; through many tribulations we must for we must through much tribulation, A.V. St. Paul spoke from his own experience: "In labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft," etc. (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a>; see too <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10-12</a>). It is very touching to see the tender care of the apostles for the young converts, lest they should fall away in time of persecution (see <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:1, 5, 8</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/14-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>strengthening ἐπιστηρίζοντες (epistērizontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1991.htm">Strong's 1991: </a> To prop up, uphold, support, confirm, make stronger. From epi and sterizo; to support further, i.e. Reestablish. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. souls ψυχὰς (psychas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5590.htm">Strong's 5590: </a> From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. [and] encouraging [them] παρακαλοῦντες (parakalountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. to continue ἐμμένειν (emmenein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To remain (abide) in, abide by, maintain, persevere in. From en and meno; to stay in the same place, i.e. persevere. in the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith. πίστει (pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. “We ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. endure Διὰ (Dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. hardships θλίψεων (thlipseōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. to enter εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God,” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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