Acts 13:15
After the reading of the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message saying, “Brothers, if you have any message of encouragement for the people here, say it.”
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16So Paul stood up and motioned with his hand; he said, “Men of Israel and you who honor God, listen.
Cross References
Mark 5:22Then one of the leaders of the synagogue, named Jairus, came, and when he saw him, fell at his feet.
Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were in effect until John came. From that time on, the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone tries to force their way into it.
Acts 2:4They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them to speak.
Acts 2:37Now when they heard this, they were pierced in their hearts, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
Acts 13:27For they who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, did not recognize him, and they fulfilled sayings of the prophets that are read every Sabbath by condemning him.
Acts 15:21For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from the ancient times and he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
Matthew Henry on Acts 13:15-42
Paul at Antioch in Pisidia. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and… Read the whole commentary →