Acts 14:23

Translations

Modern

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

Traditional

And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

Literal

And having appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed, with fasting they committed them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

Latin

Et cum constituissent illis per singulas ecclesias presbyteros, et orassent cum jejunationibus, commendaverunt eos Domino, in quem crediderunt.

Original

Greek

English

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

Notes

Acts 14:22–23

The apostles worked hard to stay in contact with those who had declared their Christian faith. These new disciples needed care, support, and encouragement (15:32, 41; 16:40; 18:23; see 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 4:18; 5:14).
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders: See “Church Leaders” Theme Note.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Church Leaders

Events

First Missionary Journeyc. AD 45
Return to Antioch in Syria

Related verses

Titus 1:5
The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
James 5:14
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Acts 11:30
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Acts 20:32
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Acts 20:17
From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
1 Timothy 5:1
Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
Acts 13:1–3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.
3 John 1:1
The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:
1 Peter 5:1
As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
1 Timothy 5:17–19
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings Elder Galatia Iconium Jerusalem Council Judaizers Lois Ordain, Ordination Paul the Apostle Titus, Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Prayer For, Exemplified Church Government Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Elder in the Christian Church Elders Elders and Deacons Elders in the Church Fasting of the Consecration of the Elders Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Ordination of Ministers Fasting: Ordination of Ministers Lystra: Congregation of, Elders Ordained For, by Paul and Barnabas Lystra: One of Two Cities of Lycaonia, to Which Paul and Barnabas Fled from Persecutions in Iconium Ordination Paul Escapes to Derbe, where he Preaches the Gospel, and Returns to Lystra Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Importance of Church

Acts 14:23

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