Parallel Verses New International Version When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation who, having arrived and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord; World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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, Acts 11:23 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHad seen the grace of God - That is, had seen the effects produced by the grace of God. By the grace of God, we are to understand: 1. His favor. 2. The manifestations of that favor in the communication of spiritual blessings. And, 3. Principles of light, life, holiness, etc., producing effects demonstrative of the causes from which they sprung. Barnabas saw that these people were objects of the Divine approbation; that they were abundantly blessed and edified together as a Christian Church; and that they had received especial influences from God, by his indwelling Spirit, which were to them incentives to faith, hope, and love, and also principles of conduct. Was glad - Not envious because God had blessed the labors of others of his Master's servants, but rejoiced to find that the work of salvation was carried on by such instruments as God chose, and condescended to use. They who cannot rejoice in the conversion of sinners, because they have not been the means of it, or because such converts or their ministers have not precisely the same views of certain doctrines which they have themselves, show that they have little, if any thing, of the mind that was in Christ, in them. With purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord - These converts had begun well; they must continue and persevere: God gave them the grace, the principle of life and action; it was their business to use this. If they did not, the gift would be resumed. Barnabas well knew that they must have the grace of God in them to enable them to do any good; but he knew, also, that its being in them did not necessarily imply that it must continue there. God had taught him that if they were not workers together with that grace they would receive it in vain; i.e., the end for which it was given would not be answered. He therefore exhorted them, τῃ προθεσει της καρδιας, with determination of heart, with set, fixed purpose and resolution, that they would cleave unto the Lord, προσμενειν τῳ Κυριῳ, to remain with the Lord; to continue in union and fellowship with him; to be faithful in keeping his truth, and obedient in the practice of it. To be a Christian is to be united to Christ, to be of one spirit with him: to continue to be a Christian is to continue in that union. It is absurd to talk of being children of God, and of absolute, final perseverance, when the soul has lost its spiritual union. There is no perseverance but in cleaving to the Lord: he who in his works denies him does not cleave to him. Such a one is not of God; if he ever had the salvation of God, he has lost it; he is fallen from grace; nor is there a word in the book of God, fairly and honestly understood, that says such a person shall absolutely and unavoidably arise from his fall. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge seen. 3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. and exhorted. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith... purpose. Proverbs 23:15,28 My son, if your heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine... cleave. Joshua 23:8 But hold to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day. Library April 27 EveningA new name.--REV. 2:17. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.--Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.--They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.--Ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path Peter's Apologia What God Hath Cleansed The Breaking Out of Discord Cross References Acts 4:36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement"), Acts 13:43 When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God. Acts 14:26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. Acts 15:40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord. Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace. Acts 20:32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Romans 12:8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Jump to Previous Arrived Bestowed Clear Cleave Delighted Encourage Encouraged Evidence Exhorted Faithful Fixed Getting Glad Grace Heart Hearts Keeping Need Purpose Rejoiced Resolute Resolve Strength True. WitnessedJump to Next Arrived Bestowed Clear Cleave Delighted Encourage Encouraged Evidence Exhorted Faithful Fixed Getting Glad Grace Heart Hearts Keeping Need Purpose Rejoiced Resolute Resolve Strength True. 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