It is often noted that Acts 14:22 is an important parallel to the present passage, and a number of key terms are common to both. Note how the passage in Acts speaks of strengthening
(στηρίξω) the disciples; encouraging
(παρακαλέω) with regard to faith
(πίστις); and the inevitability of trials and afflictions
(θλίψις).
1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone,