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they had preached...They returned...they kept...They told
refers to Paul and Barnabas
that city
"Derbe"
They kept strengthening the minds of the disciples
Paul and Barnabas caused the believers to believe and grow more firmly in the truth of the gospel.
encouraging them to continue in the faith
Paul and Barnabas were encouraging them to keep trusting in Jesus.
They told them that it is through many sufferings that we must enter into the kingdom of God
This is an indirect speech quote. It can be translated using a direct speech quote as, "They told them, 'It is through many sufferings that we must enter the kingdom of God.' " (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)
they told them
"Paul and Barnabas told the believers in Lystra, Iconium and Antioch"
we must enter
Paul is including himself, Barnabas and the believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)