Acts 15:41
Acts 15:41 in Multiple Translations
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, making the churches stronger in the faith.
Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia, encouraging the churches there.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, stablishing the Churches.
and he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies.
He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the assemblies.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches, commanding them to keep the precepts of the apostles and the ancients.
Paul continued traveling with Silas through Syria and Cilicia provinces. In those places he was helping the congregations to trust strongly in the Lord Jesus.
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Study Notes — Acts 15:41
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- Acts 15:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Acts 15:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 15:41
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 15:41
- Trapp's Commentary on Acts 15:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 15:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 15:41
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 15:41
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- Whedon's Commentary on Acts 15:41
- Sermons on Acts 15:41
Context — Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Begins
41And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 15:23 | and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. |
| 2 | Galatians 1:21 | Later I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia. |
| 3 | Acts 15:32 | Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. |
| 4 | Acts 16:4–5 | As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. |
| 5 | Acts 21:3 | After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo. |
| 6 | Acts 6:9 | But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They began to argue with Stephen, |
| 7 | Acts 18:18 | Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. |
Acts 15:41 Summary
This verse tells us that Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. This means that he went to visit the believers in these areas and helped them to grow in their faith, as seen in Acts 14:21-23. He did this by preaching and teaching, and by encouraging them to remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 16:13). By following Paul's example, we can learn the importance of supporting and encouraging one another in our faith, and of using our gifts and talents to help build up and strengthen the church (Ephesians 4:12).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Paul travel through Syria and Cilicia?
Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia to strengthen the churches, which was a key part of his ministry as seen in Acts 14:21-23 and Ephesians 4:12, where he built up and encouraged believers in their faith.
What does it mean to strengthen the churches?
To strengthen the churches means to help them grow in their faith and to encourage them to remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ, as seen in Acts 18:23 and 1 Corinthians 16:13, where Paul encouraged believers to stand firm in their faith.
How did Paul's travels affect the early Christian church?
Paul's travels had a profound impact on the early Christian church, as he helped to establish and strengthen churches throughout the region, as seen in Acts 13:1-3 and Romans 15:19, where he preached the gospel and encouraged believers to spread the message of Jesus Christ.
What can we learn from Paul's example in this verse?
We can learn from Paul's example the importance of encouraging and supporting one another in our faith, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Galatians 6:2, where believers are encouraged to bear one another's burdens and to meet together to encourage one another in their faith.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can help to strengthen the church in my own community?
- How can I, like Paul, be a source of encouragement and support to my fellow believers?
- What are some challenges that I face in my own faith, and how can I seek out the support and encouragement of others to help me overcome them?
- In what ways can I use my own gifts and talents to help build up and strengthen the church, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7?
- How can I balance my own needs and desires with the needs of the church, as Paul did in his ministry?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 15:41
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 15:41
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 15:41
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 15:41
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 15:41
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 15:41
Cambridge Bible on Acts 15:41
Barnes' Notes on Acts 15:41
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 15:41
Sermons on Acts 15:41
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Acts 11 - James by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the minister begins by praising the Lord and asking for His guidance and revelation through His word. The sermon focuses on the formation of the body of Christ acco |
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Day 59, 1 Thessalonians 2 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about Paul's journey from being tested and approved by God to being entrusted with the gospel, emphasizing the importance of being found faithful in ministry |
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Something You Need, Something You Can Be by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of encouraging others through the Word of God. She mentions how Steve Green, a previous guest, used music and Scripture to fee |
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How to Stay Encouraged by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the impact of discouragement and the importance of staying encouraged in the Lord. It highlights how discouragement can lead to sin and relapse, but God offe |
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Popish Confirmation by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley denounces the sacrament of Confirmation in Popery, highlighting its false claims of conferring grace and salvation under threat of anathema. He contrasts Apostolic Conf |
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The Over-Ruling of God by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a group of people in white gowns in a foreign land. Despite the initial language barrier, the sp |
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Praying Women by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of conversation and warns against becoming consumed by screens and losing the ability to converse. He uses the example of Pau |







