What is the meaning of Acts 14:22?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

Confirming{G1991}{(G5723)} the souls{G5590} of the disciples{G3101}, and exhorting them{G3870}{(G5723)} to continue{G1696}{(G5721)} in the faith{G4102}, and{G2532} that{G3754} we{G2248} must{G1163}{(G5748)} through{G1223} much{G4183} tribulation{G2347} enter{G1525}{(G5629)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}.

Strong's King James

(22) They strengthened the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to remain in the faith-belief and saying this, "Through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God."

The F.O.G*

[22] In each city, they strengthened the believers, encouraging them to remain strong in their faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter God's kingdom," they taught, preparing these young churches for the reality of following Jesus in a hostile world.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting to remain in the faith, and that through many tribulations it behoveth us to enter into the reign of God,

Young's Literal Translation