Acts 15:31

And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

30So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.

32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

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Cross References

Acts 15:1And certain men came down from Judaea and taught the brethren, [saying], Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 16:5So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.

Galatians 5:1For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

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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