Acts 15:31

And when they had read it, they were gladdened by this consolation.

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In The King James Version

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

In Context

30And so, having been dismissed, they went down to Antioch. And gathering the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.

32But Judas and Silas, being also prophets themselves, consoled the brothers with many words, and they were strengthened.

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Cross References

Acts 15:1And certain ones, descending from Judea, were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 16:5And certainly, the Churches were being strengthened in faith and were increasing in number every day.

Galatians 5:1Stand firm, and do not be willing to be again held by the yoke of servitude.

Matthew Henry on Acts 15:23-36

Decision of the Council at Jerusalem; The Publication of the Decree. 22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which… Read the whole commentary →

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