Acts 14:23

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    They appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} when they had appointed{G5500} for them{G846} elders{G4245} in every{G2596} church,{G1577} and had prayed{G4336} with{G3326} fasting,{G3521} they commended{G3908} them{G846} to the Lord,{G2962} on{G1519} whom{G3739} they had believed.{G4100}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} when they had ordained{G5500}{(G5660)} them{G846} elders{G4245} in every{G2596} church{G1577}, and had prayed{G4336}{(G5666)} with{G3326} fasting{G3521}, they commended{G3908}{(G5639)} them{G846} to the Lord{G2962}, on{G1519} whom{G3739} they believed{G4100}{(G5715)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And when they had ordened them elders by eleccion in every congregacio after they had yrayde and fasted they comended them to God on whom they beleved.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And wha they had ordeyned them Elders by eleccion thorow all the congregacions, they prayed and fasted, and comended them vnto the LORDE, on whom they beleued.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when they had ordeined them Elders by election in euery Church, and prayed, and fasted, they commended them to the Lorde in whome they beleeued.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when they had ordeyned them elders by election in euery Churche, and had prayed, with fastyng, they commended them to the Lorde, on whom they beleued.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and having appointed to them by vote elders in every assembly, having prayed with fastings, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And when they had made selection of some to be rulers in every church, and had given themselves to prayer and kept themselves from food, they put them into the care of the Lord in whom they had faith.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.

Referenced Verses

  • Titus 1:5 : 5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you—
  • Acts 11:30 : 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 20:17 : 17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.
  • Acts 20:32 : 32 So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
  • Jas 5:14 : 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
  • 1 Pet 5:1 : 1 The elders among you I exhort, who am also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
  • 1 Tim 5:1 : 1 Do not rebuke an elder, but appeal to him as a father; and the younger men as brothers;
  • 1 Tim 5:17-19 : 17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain. And, The laborer is worthy of his wages. 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.
  • 1 Tim 5:22 : 22 Do not lay hands hastily on anyone, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.
  • Acts 13:1-3 : 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
  • Acts 15:4 : 4 And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
  • Acts 15:6 : 6 And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.
  • 2 John 1:1 : 1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all those who have known the truth.
  • 3 John 1:1 : 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
  • 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
  • Acts 15:23 : 23 And they wrote letters by them in this way: The apostles, elders, and brethren, to the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings.
  • Acts 14:26 : 26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.
  • Mark 3:14 : 14 And he appointed twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
  • Luke 23:46 : 46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit. And having said this, He breathed His last.
  • Acts 1:22 : 22 Beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of His resurrection.
  • 1 Thess 3:12-13 : 12 And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love toward one another, and toward all people, just as we do toward you: 13 To the end He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.
  • 2 Thess 2:16-17 : 16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who has loved us, and has given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 17 Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
  • 2 Tim 1:12 : 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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    2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

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    4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

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    24 And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

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    27 And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

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

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    3 And being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they brought great joy to all the brethren.

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    30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

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    21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

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    48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.

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    6 And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.

  • Acts 15:22-23
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    22 Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also called Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

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    30 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.

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    40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.

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    14 And he appointed twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

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    20 And they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

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    32 So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

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    7 And there they preached the gospel.

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    6 They have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey in a godly manner, you will do well:

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    19 And when he had greeted them, he declared in detail what things God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.

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    23 And after spending some time there, he departed and went over all the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

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    3 So they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who confirmed the word of His grace by granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

  • Acts 9:31
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    31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

  • Acts 2:42
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    42 They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

  • 1 Thess 5:13
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    13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

  • Acts 1:24
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    24 And they prayed and said, You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen

  • 2 Cor 8:5
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    5 And this they did, not as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.

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    23 When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.

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    27 And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,

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    19 And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show your eager willingness.