Acts 18:23
“Having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.”
What does Acts 18:23 mean?
Paul is describing his mission work after spending time in Antioch, traveling systematically through the churches he'd already helped plant in Asia Minor. The phrase "in order" suggests he wasn't rushing or skipping around, but visiting communities methodically to strengthen them. By "establishing the disciples," he means he was teaching, encouraging, and helping these young believers grow deeper in their faith and more stable in their conviction. It's a picture of steady pastoral care, where Paul recognized that planting a church was only the beginning, and believers needed ongoing support to flourish.