Acts 14:21 · KJV

"And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

²⁰Howbeit, 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.

²¹And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

²²Confirming 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.

²³And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHope

Let's make a commitment to improving how we assist our new Christian friends in strengthening their faith. The apostles not only led people to Christ but also encouraged them in their faith and offered them hope.

Prayer

Moral and good God, thank you for the amazing individuals who, when I was young, encouraged me to develop in my faith. Please use me to bless the new Christians in my congregation. In the name of my brother and Lord, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

LoveHopeCompassion

Do you know someone who just became a Christian? Paul and Barnabas hint that it's hard to become a Christian and that new Christians have to go through hard times. So, let's make sure we don't just tell them about the Gospel; let's also check on them, help them, encourage them, and stand by them.

Prayer

Please look after the new Christians in our church, dear Father. Use me to be a source of strength and encouragement for them. May my life always help them and other new Christians grow in their faith. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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