KJV King James Version
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Acts 14:26
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.
WEB World English Bible
From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
ASV American Standard Version
and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and thence did sail to Antioch, whence they had been given by the grace of God for the work that they fulfilled;
Surrounding context — Acts 14
23 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.
24 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:
26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.
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κἀκεῖθενG2532 · kaiandἀπέπλευσανG636 · apopleōto set sailεἰςG1519 · eistowardἈντιόχειαν,G490 · AntiocheiaAntiochὅθενG3606 · hothenwhenceἦσανG1510 · eimito beπαραδεδομένοιG3860 · paradidōmito deliverτῇG3588 · hothe/this/whoχάριτιG5485 · charisgraceτοῦG3588 · hothe/this/whoθεοῦG2316 · theosGodεἰςG1519 · eistowardτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoἔργονG2041 · ergonworkὃG3739 · hos, hēwhichἐπλήρωσαν.G4137 · plēroōto fulfill
Cross-references
Acts 15:40And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.Acts 11:19Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.Acts 13:1-3Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.Colossians 4:17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.2 Corinthians 1:12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.Colossians 1:25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:Acts 11:26And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.Romans 15:19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.3 John 1:6-8Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:2 Timothy 4:5-8But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.Galatians 2:11But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.Acts 15:30So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:Acts 15:22Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; [namely], Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:Acts 20:32And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.Acts 14:23And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
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