Acts 18:23

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.

Bible in Basic English

And having been there for some time, he went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, making the disciples strong in the faith.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.

Free Bible Version

He spent some time there and then went from town to town through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, encouraging all the believers.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe when he had taried there a while, he departed, and went thorowe the countrey of Galatia and Phrygia by order, strengthening all the disciples.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Plain English Version

Paul spent some time with the Christians in Antioch, then he left and went again to Galatia and Frigia countries. He taught the Christians in those places more about Jesus, to make them strong for him.

Translation for Translators

Paul spent some time with the believers there. Then he left Antioch and traveled to several towns that he had visited previously in Galatia and Phrygia provinces. He taught all of the believers more of the message from God about Jesus.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After having spent some time there, Paul departed and went through the regions of Galatia and Phrygia and strengthened all the disciples.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

Having spent some time there, he departed and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.

Young's Literal Translation

And having made some stay he went forth, going through in order the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Context

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins

²²When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.²³After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

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Summary

This verse highlights the missionary journeys of the apostle Paul, as he traveled through various regions to strengthen and encourage the believers. It demonstrates Paul's commitment to spreading the Gospel and building up the early Christian communities. The verse also underscores the importance of ongoing discipleship and support for fellow believers, showing the value of investing time and effort in nurturing spiritual growth. Paul's example serves as an inspiration for modern-day Christians to actively engage in sharing their faith and edifying others in the body of Christ. Overall, Acts 18:23 reflects the dedication and passion of Paul in fulfilling his calling to advance the Kingdom of God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia - Both were provinces of Asia Minor: see on Act 2:10 (note). In order - Καθεξης, A word peculiar to St. Luke; see his Gospel, Luk 1:3; Luk 8:1; and his history of the Acts, Act 3:24; Act 11:4, and the place above; the only places where this word occurs in the New Testament. It properly signifies, in order, distinctly, particularly; from κατα, according to, and ἑξη, order, as opposed to confusion, indistinctness, etc. If St. Paul went up to Jerusalem at this time, which we are left to infer, for Luke has not expressed it, (Act 18:22), it was his fourth journey thither; and this is generally supposed to have been the twenty-first year after his conversion. His first journey is mentioned Act 9:26; his second, Act 11:30; his third, Act 15:4; and his fourth, Act 18:22, the place above.

John Gill Bible Commentary

This man was instructed in the way of the Lord,.... Which John, whose baptism he only knew, came to prepare: the word here used signifies "catechised"; and suggests, that he was trained up by his parents in this way, who might have been the disciples of John, though afterwards removed from Judea to Alexandria; and that he only had been taught the rudiments of the Christian religion, or doctrine of the Gospel; here called the way of the Lord, or which directs and leads unto him, as the only Saviour, and is the path of faith and truth; or as some copies read, "the word of the Lord"; and which accounts for what is afterwards said of him: and being fervent in the spirit; either in or by the Spirit of God, being made so by him, who is, compared to fire, and who, in the form of cloven tongues of fire, sat upon the disciples at the day of Pentecost, and upon others; among whom this Apollos is by some thought to be, though without any reason; however, he might be inspired with zeal by the Spirit of God: or "in his own spirit", as the Ethiopic version renders it; his soul was inflamed with zeal for the glory of God, the honour of Christ, and the good of souls; his ministry was very affectionate, warm, and lively; see Rom 12:11 He spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord; or "of Jesus", as read the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions; according to the measure of light and grace he had received, he spake out freely and fully, and taught the people with great industry, and with all the exactness he could, the things he knew concerning the person, offices, and grace of the Lord Jesus: knowing only the baptism of John; which must be understood, not of the ordinance of baptism singly, as administered by John, but of the whole ministry of John; as of that ordinance, so of his doctrine concerning repentance and remission of sins; and concerning Christ that was to come, and concerning his being come, and who he was, whom John pointed at, and taught the people to believe in: but perhaps he might know very little, if anything, of the miracles of Christ, or of his death and resurrection from the dead, and the benefits and effects thereof; and of the pouring out of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles, and the light and knowledge which were communicated thereby.

Acts 18:23

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins

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Berean Standard Bible

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.

Bible in Basic English

And having been there for some time, he went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, making the disciples strong in the faith.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.

Free Bible Version

He spent some time there and then went from town to town through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, encouraging all the believers.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe when he had taried there a while, he departed, and went thorowe the countrey of Galatia and Phrygia by order, strengthening all the disciples.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

After having spent some time there, Paul departed and went through the regions of Galatia and Phrygia and strengthened all the disciples.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

Having spent some time there, he departed and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.

Young's Literal Translation

And having made some stay he went forth, going through in order the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 18:23

Verse

Context

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Acts 18:23

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins

The Body Life - Part 3

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes