Acts 14:23 kjv — And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, o…

King James Version

"And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."

— Acts 14:23, King James Version

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Acts 14 — Context

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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.

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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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Confirming 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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And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

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And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

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And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:

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And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

Acts 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 14:23 say?
Acts 14:23 in the King James Version reads: “And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.”
Where is Acts 14:23 in the Bible?
Acts 14:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 23.
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 14:23.
What translation should I read Acts 14:23 in?
Acts 14:23 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 14:23?
Acts 14:23 reads (KJV): “And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.” 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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