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Acts 14

Acts 14:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Confirming
episterizo (Greek #1991)
to support further, i.e. reestablish
KJV usage: confirm, strengthen.
Pronounce: ep-ee-stay-rid'-zo
Origin: from 1909 and 4741
the souls
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
psuche (Greek #5590)
breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from 4151, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from 2222, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew 05315, 07307 and 02416)
KJV usage: heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
Pronounce: psoo-khay'
Origin: from 5594
of the disciples
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
mathetes (Greek #3101)
a learner, i.e. pupil
KJV usage: disciple.
Pronounce: math-ay-tes'
Origin: from 3129
, and exhorting them
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
to continue
emmeno (Greek #1696)
to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere
KJV usage: continue.
Pronounce: em-men'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 3306
e in the faith
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
we
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
f must
dei (Greek #1163)
also δέον (deh-on'); neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV usage: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
Pronounce: die
Origin: 3d person singular active present of 1210
through
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
much
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
tribulation
thlipsis (Greek #2347)
pressure (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.
Pronounce: thlip'-sis
Origin: from 2346
enter
eiserchomai (Greek #1525)
to enter (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Pronounce: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1519 and 2064
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Acts 13:43• 43And the congregation of the synagogue having broken up, many of the Jews and of the worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. (Acts 13:43)
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Rom. 8:17• 17And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. (Rom. 8:17)
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2 Tim. 3:12• 12And all indeed who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (2 Tim. 3:12)

More on:

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Faith,
God,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
Soul; Spirit,
Tribulation

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Confirming.
Acts 15:32,41• 32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with much discourse, and strengthened them.
 41And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies. (Acts 15:32,41)
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Acts 18:23• 23And having stayed there some time, he went forth, passing in order through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, establishing all the disciples. (Acts 18:23)
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Isa. 35:3• 3Strengthen the weak hands and confirm the tottering knees. (Isa. 35:3)
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1 Cor. 1:8• 8who shall also confirm you to the end, unimpeachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 1:8)
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1 Thess. 3:2‑4,13• 2and sent Timotheus, our brother and fellow-workman under God in the glad tidings of Christ, to confirm you and encourage you concerning your faith,
 3that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this;
 4for also, when we were with you, we told you beforehand we are about to be in tribulation, even as also it came to pass, and ye know.)
 13in order to the confirming of your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (1 Thess. 3:2‑4,13)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
exhorting.
Acts 11:23• 23who, having arrived and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord; (Acts 11:23)
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Acts 13:43• 43And the congregation of the synagogue having broken up, many of the Jews and of the worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. (Acts 13:43)
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John 8:31‑32• 31Jesus therefore said to the Jews who believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples;
 32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. (John 8:31‑32)
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John 15:4‑6,9‑10• 4Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abide in the vine, thus neither can ye unless ye abide in me.
 5I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abides in me and I in him, *he* bears much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing.
 6Unless any one abide in me he is cast out as the branch, and is dried up; and they gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
 9As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you: abide in my love.
 10If ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. (John 15:4‑6,9‑10)
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Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith founded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the glad tidings, which ye have heard, which have been proclaimed in the whole creation which is under heaven, of which *I* Paul became minister. (Col. 1:23)
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Jude 3,20‑21• 3Beloved, using all diligence to write to you of our common salvation, I have been obliged to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
 20But *ye*, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
 21keep yourselves in the love of God, awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (Jude 3,20‑21)
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Matt. 10:21‑22,38• 21But brother shall deliver up brother to death, and father child; and children shall rise up against parents and shall put them to death;
 22and ye shall be hated of all on account of my name. But he that has endured to the end, *he* shall be saved.
 38And he who does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. (Matt. 10:21‑22,38)
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Matt. 16:24• 24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any one desires to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (Matt. 16:24)
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Luke 22:28‑29• 28But *ye* are they who have persevered with me in my temptations.
 29And *I* appoint unto you, as my Father has appointed unto me, a kingdom, (Luke 22:28‑29)
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Luke 24:26• 26Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into his glory? (Luke 24:26)
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John 12:25‑26• 25He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
 26If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall be *my* servant. And if any one serve me, him shall the Father honour. (John 12:25‑26)
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John 16:1‑2,33• 1These things I have spoken unto you that ye may not be offended.
 2They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming that every one who kills you will think to render service to God;
 33These things have I spoken to you that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. (John 16:1‑2,33)
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Rom. 8:17• 17And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. (Rom. 8:17)
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1 Thess. 3:4• 4for also, when we were with you, we told you beforehand we are about to be in tribulation, even as also it came to pass, and ye know.) (1 Thess. 3:4)
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2 Tim. 1:8• 8Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but suffer evil along with the glad tidings, according to the power of God; (2 Tim. 1:8)
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2 Tim. 2:11‑12• 11The word is faithful; for if we have died together with him, we shall also live together;
 12if we endure, we shall also reign together; if we deny, *he* also will deny us; (2 Tim. 2:11‑12)
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2 Tim. 3:12• 12And all indeed who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (2 Tim. 3:12)
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1 Peter 4:12‑16• 12Beloved, take not as strange the fire of persecution which has taken place amongst you for your trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;
 13but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation.
 14If ye are reproached in the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
 15Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters;
 16but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name. (1 Peter 4:12‑16)
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Rev. 2:10• 10Fear nothing of what thou art about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give to thee the crown of life. (Rev. 2:10)
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Rev. 7:14• 14And I said to him, My lord, *thou* knowest. And he said to me, These are they who come out of the great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Rev. 7:14)
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Matt. 19:24• 24and again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to enter a needle's eye than a rich man into the kingdom of God. (Matt. 19:24)
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Mark 9:47• 47And if thine eye serve as a snare to thee, cast it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire, (Mark 9:47)
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Mark 10:24‑25• 24And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom of God!
 25It 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. (Mark 10:24‑25)
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John 3:5• 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except any one be born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5)
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2 Peter 1:11• 11for thus shall the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ be richly furnished unto you. (2 Peter 1:11)
• So the Lord had told the early disciples who as Jews might and did expect things smooth and bright, now that the Messiah was come. But He was come to suffer and to go on high, rejected of men and of His earthly people; which gives room to a yet deeper aggravation of the suffering path before glory dawn. (“Acts 14:20-28” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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establishing 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.

W. Kelly Translation

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establishing 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.