Acts 15:31
When they had read it, they rejoiced because of the encouragement.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
In Context
32Judas and Silas, also prophets, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them.
Cross References
Acts 15:1Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and taught the brothers, saying, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Acts 16:5So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily.
Galatians 5:1For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not again be put under the control of 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 →