Bible Strands
Acts 18:23
After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul departs Antioch after visiting Caesarea and Jerusalem to begin a journey through the Galatia and Phrygia region.
The words — διερχόμενος (dierchomenos) translates as "passing through," and καθεξῆς (kathexēs) means "successively" or "in order."
The thread — This pattern of traveling through regions to strengthen disciples appears in Acts 14:22 and Acts 16:6.
Why it lands — The text records Paul's physical movement to visit communities, which directly results in the strengthening of disciples rather than a single static audience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Acts 14:22 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.
- Acts 16:6 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
- Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 15:41 And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- Galatians 4:14 And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Deuteronomy 3:28 But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
- Ezra 1:6 And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings.
- Isaiah 35:3 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!