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Elders appointed; the first journey completed

Paul and Barnabas returned through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and appointing elders in every church. Back in Syrian Antioch they reported all that God had done and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-28).

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📖 Acts 14:21–23

21They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

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Sources: Scripture — Acts 14:21-28
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