Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Cross References (31)

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 (11)

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that

  • Acts 14:22 (9)

    strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships t

  • 1 John 2:28 (6)

    And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His

  • Acts 13:43 (6)

    After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke

  • Deuteronomy 30:20 (5)

    and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your l

  • 2 Timothy 3:10 (5)

    You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

  • Joshua 23:8 (5)

    Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.

  • Acts 20:24 (5)

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from

  • Colossians 1:6 (4)

    that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you s

  • Deuteronomy 10:20 (4)

    You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.

  • John 8:31–32 (4)

    So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

  • 3 John 1:4 (3)

    I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

  • 2 Peter 3:17–18 (3)

    Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the er

  • Joshua 22:5 (3)

    But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD

  • 2 Peter 1:4–9 (3)

    Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of th

  • Hebrews 10:19–26 (3)

    Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

  • Acts 14:26 (3)

    From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just comple

  • John 15:4 (3)

    Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neithe

  • Daniel 1:8 (2)

    But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief officia

  • Matthew 16:24 (2)

    Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow

  • Hebrews 10:32–39 (2)

    Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering

  • 2 Timothy 1:4–5 (1)

    Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3–4 (1)

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in ou

  • 2 Corinthians 1:17 (1)

    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also

  • Proverbs 23:28 (1)

    Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2–5 (1)

    We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your

  • Acts 15:40 (1)

    but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

  • Psalms 17:3 (1)

    You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to

  • Proverbs 23:15 (1)

    My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

  • Acts 20:32 (1)

    And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all w

  • Mark 2:5 (1)

    When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”