Acts 18:23
And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
Cross-reference
Acts 14:22 uses the same phrasing 'strengthening the disciples' — showing Paul's consistent ministry pattern on both journeys.
Acts 15:41 again describes Paul strengthening churches — identical activity and wording, reinforcing his missionary pattern.
Acts 19:1 continues the narrative from Acts 18:23 — after strengthening disciples, Paul travels to Ephesus.
Acts 16:6 describes Paul traveling through Phrygia and Galatia on his second journey. Acts 18:23 repeats that same route on his third journey.
Luke 22:32 records Jesus telling Peter to 'strengthen your brothers' — directly connecting Peter's future role to Paul's ongoing practice.
1 Corinthians 16:1 refers to Paul's instructions to the Galatian churches about the collection. This likely happened during his strengthening visit in Acts 18:23.
1 Thessalonians 3:2 shows Paul sending Timothy to strengthen (sterizō) believers, mirroring his own practice in Acts 18:23.
2 Corinthians 11:28 reveals Paul's daily anxiety for all churches — the inner motivation behind his strengthening work in Acts 18:23.
Galatians 1:2 addresses the churches in Galatia, the same churches Paul visits and strengthens in Acts 18:23.