Easter Season · Fifth Sunday of Easter · Year C
Acts 14:21-27
Strengthening the Young Churches
May 14, 2028
Overview & Insights
"They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, 'It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.'" (Acts 14:22)
Having preached the gospel in Derbe, Paul and Barnabas retrace their steps through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, appointing elders in each young church before sailing home to Syrian Antioch. There they report to the gathered church how God had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
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Commentary
Acts 14 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse compilation of commentary on the end of Paul and Barnabas' first journey.
Acts 14 Commentary: The Conclusion of the First Missionary Journey Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik traces the return through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch and the appointing of elders.
Acts 14:21 Commentaries BibleHub
Pulls together classic commentators on the strengthening of the young churches.
Acts 14 StudyLight
Gill's Exposition offers detailed historical and textual notes on the chapter.
Background & Word Study
Acts 14:21 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Greek text of the return journey and appointment of elders word by word.
Read Scripture: Acts BibleProject
An animated overview situates this return journey within Acts' two-part structure.
Acts Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Acts' account of the early church's expansion.
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