Acts 15:31

After they had read it, the people were so happy for the encouraging message.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

30The men were sent on their way to Antioch. When they arrived they called everybody together and delivered the letter.

32Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, encouraged the brothers, explaining many things, and strengthening them.

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Cross References

Acts 15:1Then some men arrived from Judea who started teaching the believers, “Unless you're circumcised according to the rules set down by Moses, you can't be saved.”

Acts 16:5The churches were strengthened in their trust in the Lord and every day their numbers increased.

Galatians 5:1Christ set us free so we could have real freedom. So stand firm and don't get burdened down again by a yoke of slavery.

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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