23 After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Other Translations of Acts 18:23

King James Version

23 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.

English Standard Version

23 After spending some time there, he departed and went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

The Message

23 After spending a considerable time with the Antioch Christians, Paul set off again for Galatia and Phrygia, retracing his old tracks, one town after another, putting fresh heart into the disciples.

New King James Version

23 After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

New Living Translation

23 After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back through Galatia and Phrygia, visiting and strengthening all the believers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 18:23

Commentary on Acts 18:18-23

(Read Acts 18:18-23)

While Paul found he laboured not in vain, he continued labouring. Our times are in God's hand; we purpose, but he disposes; therefore we must make all promises with submission to the will of God; not only if providence permits, but if God does not otherwise direct our motions. A very good refreshment it is to a faithful minister, to have for awhile the society of his brethren. Disciples are compassed about with infirmity; ministers must do what they can to strengthen them, by directing them to Christ, who is their Strength. Let us earnestly seek, in our several places, to promote the cause of Christ, forming plans that appear to us most proper, but relying on the Lord to bring them to pass if he sees good.

The Collection for the Saints

161 Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 16:1

King James Version

The Collection for the Saints

161 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

English Standard Version

The Collection for the Saints

161 Now concerningThe expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1; also verse 12 the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

The Message

The Collection for the Saints

161 Regarding the relief offering for poor Christians that is being collected, you get the same instructions I gave the churches in Galatia.

New King James Version

The Collection for the Saints

161 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

New Living Translation

The Collection for the Saints

161 Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God's people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:1

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

(Read 1 Corinthians 16:1-9)

The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to lay up in store for good uses. Those who are rich in this world, should be rich in good works, James 4:15. Adversaries and opposition do not break the spirits of faithful and successful ministers, but warm their zeal, and inspire them with fresh courage. A faithful minister is more discouraged by the hardness of his hearers' hearts, and the backslidings of professors, than by the enemies' attempts.