Acts 14:21 nasb — After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and…

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"After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,"

— Acts 14:21, NASB

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Acts 14 — Context

18

Even saying these things, with difficulty they restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.

19

But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.

20

But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city. The next day he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.

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After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,

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strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

23

When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

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They passed through Pisidia and came into Pamphylia.

Acts 14:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 14:21 say?
Acts 14:21 in the NASB reads: “After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,”
Where is Acts 14:21 in the Bible?
Acts 14:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 21.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 14:21.
What translation should I read Acts 14:21 in?
Acts 14:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 14:21?
Acts 14:21 reads (NASB): “After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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