Acts 20:2
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
Cross-references
In Acts 13:15, Paul is invited to give a 'word of encouragement'—the same Greek term used for his ministry in Acts 20:2.
Acts 15:32 describes Judas and Silas encouraging believers—the same ministry of encouragement Paul performs in Acts 20:2.
Acts 15:41 shows Paul strengthening churches in Syria and Cilicia; parallel to his encouraging ministry in Macedonia here.
Acts 16:12 identifies Philippi as a leading city in Macedonia, the region Paul travels through here, providing geographical context for his journey.
Acts 17:1 recounts Paul's earlier journey through Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica, the same region he now traverses encouraging believers.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Paul recalls his fatherly encouragement to the Thessalonians—the very region he strengthens in Acts 20:2.
2 Corinthians 11:28 reveals Paul's daily pressure of concern for all churches—the driving force behind the encouragement he gives in Acts 20:2.
Romans 12:8 lists encouragement as a spiritual gift—Paul exercises that gift in Acts 20:2 by encouraging believers.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 records Paul urging the Thessalonians to live pleasing to God—an example of the exhortation he gave while traveling through Macedonia.