Acts 16:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

He was well spoken of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

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  • Acts 6:3 : 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty.
  • Acts 13:51 : 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them, and came to Iconium.
  • Acts 14:21 : 21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city and had taught many, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,
  • Acts 16:40 : 40 So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.
  • 1 Tim 3:7 : 7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
  • 1 Tim 5:25 : 25 Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
  • 2 Tim 3:11 : 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured. But out of them all the Lord delivered me.
  • 2 Tim 3:15 : 15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
  • Heb 11:2 : 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

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  • Acts 16:1
    79%

    1 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra, and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman who was a Jew and believed; but his father was a Greek.

  • Acts 16:3
    74%

    3 Paul wanted him to go with him, and took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places; for they knew that his father was a Greek.

  • Acts 14:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

    1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went together into the synagogue of the Jews, and spoke in such a way that a great multitude of both Jews and Greeks believed.

    2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren.

  • Acts 14:6-11
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    72%

    6 They became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region,

    7 And there they preached the gospel.

    8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, powerless in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who had never walked.

    9 This man heard Paul speaking, who, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,

    10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on your feet. And he leaped up and walked.

    11 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men.

  • Acts 14:20-21
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    20 However, as the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and entered the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

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

  • 1 Thess 3:6-7
    2 verses
    71%

    6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you:

    7 Therefore, brothers, we were comforted concerning you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

  • Acts 18:27
    71%

    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,

  • 1 Cor 16:10-11
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    10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I do.

    11 Let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

  • Gal 1:22-24
    3 verses
    70%

    22 And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which are in Christ.

    23 But they were only hearing, 'He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith he once tried to destroy.'

    24 And they glorified God because of me.

  • 3 John 1:6
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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:

  • 2 Cor 8:18
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    18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

  • 1 Thess 3:2
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    2 And sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith:

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10 But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

  • Acts 15:40-41
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    40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.

    41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

  • Acts 20:4
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    4 And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia; and Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

  • Acts 11:22-24
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    22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

    23 Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and encouraged them all, that with purpose of heart, they would remain faithful to the Lord.

    24 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a great many people were added to the Lord.

  • Acts 17:14
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    14 And immediately the brothers sent Paul away to go to the sea: but Silas and Timothy stayed there still.

  • Gal 1:2
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    2 And all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

  • Acts 9:30
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    30 And when the brothers found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tarsus.

  • 3 John 1:12
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    12 Demetrius has received a good report from all men, and of the truth itself: yes, and we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
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    16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

  • Acts 14:26
    68%

    26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.

  • Acts 15:3
    68%

    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.

  • 1 Thess 1:7-8
    2 verses
    68%

    7 So that you became examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

    8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.

  • Acts 21:19
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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.

  • Acts 28:21
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    21 And they said to him, We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or spoken any evil of you.

  • 2 Cor 8:22
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    22 And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now much more diligent because of the great confidence we have in you.

  • Acts 15:36
    68%

    36 After some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.

  • Acts 16:12
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    12 And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony; and we were in that city staying several days.

  • Gal 2:3
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    3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

  • Phil 2:22
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    22 But you know his proven character, that, as a son with his father, he has served with me in the gospel.

  • 2 Cor 7:14
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    14 For if I have boasted anything to him about you, I am not ashamed; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found to be true.

  • Acts 17:10
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    10 And the brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea: who, when they arrived, went into the synagogue of the Jews.

  • Phlm 1:5
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    5 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;

  • 1 Thess 2:10
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    10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe: