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Acts 18:23

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What does Acts 18:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And having spent some time [there], he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And having spent some time [there], he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
Acts 18:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;
21but taking his leave of them, and saying, I will return again unto you if God will, he set sail from Ephesus.
22And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch.
23And having spent some time [there], he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
24Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures.
25This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John:
26and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And after he had spent some time there, etc.] At Antioch: he departed; from thence: and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples; that were in those parts, confirming them in the faith of Christ, and fortifying their minds against the temptations of Satan, and encouraging them to bear the reproaches and persecutions of men; which shows the affection, diligence, and industry of the apostle: it seems there were disciples in these countries of Galatia and Phrygia, which very likely were made by the apostle, when he passed trough those places, (<441606>Acts 16:6) and who were the beginning of Gospel churches in these places, which continued for…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“PAUL'S THIRD AND LAST MISSIONARY JOURNEY--HE VISITS THE CHURCHES OF GALATIA AND PHRYGIA. (Acts 18:23-21:16) And after he had spent some time there--but probably not long. he departed--little thinking, probably, he was never more to return to Antioch. went over all . . . Galatia and Phrygia in order--visiting the several churches in succession. See on Act 16:6. Galatia is mentioned first here, as he would come to it first from Antioch. It was on this visitation that he ordained the weekly collection (Co1 16:1-2), which has been since adopted generally, and converted into a public usage throughout Christendom. Timotheus and Erastus, Gaius and Aristarchus, appear to have accompanied him on this…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The country of Galatia and Phrygia - He had been over these regions before, preaching the gospel, Acts 16:6. Strengthening - Establishing them by exhortation and counsel. See the notes on Acts 14:22. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He went over the country of Galatia and Phrygia - It is supposed, spending about four years therein, including the time he stayed at Ephesus. Acts 18:24”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:23–19:41 This section describes Paul’s third missionary journey (about AD 53–57). Paul revisited Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus (19:1), where he remained for over two years (19:8-10). 18:23 Paul wanted to keep in touch with earlier converts and strengthen their faith.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the country: Act 16:6; Co1 16:1; Gal 1:2, Gal 4:14 strengthening: Act 14:22, Act 15:32, Act 15:41, Act 16:40; Deu 3:28; Ezr 1:6; Isa 35:3, Isa 35:4; Dan 11:1; Luk 22:32, Luk 22:43; Th1 3:2, Th1 4:18, Th1 5:14; Heb 12:12, Heb 12:13 Acts 18:24”
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