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Acts 14:20–21

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Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,
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From verse 20

  1. 2 Corinthians 1:9–10Rank 1 from verse 20
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    9But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

    10Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

  2. 2 Corinthians 6:9Rank 2 from verse 20
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    9As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

  3. Acts 14:6Rank 3 from verse 20
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    6They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

  4. Acts 16:40Rank 4 from verse 20
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    40And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

  5. Acts 20:1Rank 5 from verse 20
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    1AND after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

From verse 21

  1. Acts 13:51Rank 1 from verse 21
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    51But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

  2. Acts 14:1Rank 2 from verse 21
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    1AND it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.

  3. Acts 14:19Rank 3 from verse 21
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    19¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

  4. Acts 13:14Rank 4 from verse 21
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    14¶ But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

  5. Acts 14:6Rank 5 from verse 21
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    6They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

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Acts 14:20

COMBINED MEANING

howbeit

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Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.

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COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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rose

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1. A flowering plant or its flower. 2. Arose or stood up.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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next

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Nearest or immediately succeeding in place, time, order, or turn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

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Acts 14:21

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gospel

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Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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returned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of return, meaning to go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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19¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

20Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

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21And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

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22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

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