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Berean Standard Bible

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

Acts 11:23

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Persecution after Stephen's death scattered believers, and some began preaching to Greeks in Antioch, where many believed. The Jerusalem church heard the news and sent Barnabas to investigate.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

King James Version (KJV)

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

American Standard Version (ASV)

who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Who, when he came and saw the grace of God, was glad; and he made clear to them the need of keeping near the Lord with all the strength of their hearts:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, was glad, and was exhorting all with purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El cual, como llegó, y vió la gracia de Dios, regocijóse; y exhortó á todos á que permaneciesen en el propósito del corazón en el Señor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando él llegó y vio las maravillas que Dios estaba haciendo, lleno de alegría alentó a los creyentes a permanecer fieles al Señor.

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