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Acts 15:22
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Acts 15:22
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The Letter for Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders[a]—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.
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- 15:22 Greek were leaders among the brothers.
Acts 15:22
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Acts 15:22
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The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and elders,(A) with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch(B) with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas,(C) men who were leaders among the believers.
Acts 15:27
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Acts 15:27
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27 We are sending Judas and Silas to confirm what we have decided concerning your question.
Acts 15:27
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Acts 15:27
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27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas(A) to confirm by word of mouth what we are writing.
Acts 15:40
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Acts 15:40
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40 Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.
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Acts 15:40
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Acts 15:40
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1 Peter 5:12
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1 Peter 5:12
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Peter’s Final Greetings
12 I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas,[a] whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.
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- 5:12 Greek Silvanus.
1 Peter 5:12
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1 Peter 5:12
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Final Greetings
12 With the help of Silas,[a](A) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,(B) encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(C)
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- 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
2 Thessalonians 1:1
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2 Thessalonians 1:1
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Greetings from Paul
1 This letter is from Paul, Silas,[a] and Timothy.
We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 1:1 Greek Silvanus, the Greek form of the name.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
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2 Thessalonians 1:1
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1 Paul, Silas[a](A) and Timothy,(B)
To the church of the Thessalonians(C) in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
1 Thessalonians 1:1
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1 Thessalonians 1:1
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Greetings from Paul
1 This letter is from Paul, Silas,[a] and Timothy.
We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
May God give you grace and peace.
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- 1:1 Greek Silvanus, the Greek form of the name.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
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1 Thessalonians 1:1
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1 Paul, Silas[a](A) and Timothy,(B)
To the church of the Thessalonians(C) in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Grace and peace to you.(D)
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
Acts 18:5
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Acts 18:5
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5 And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time preaching the word. He testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.
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Acts 18:5
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Acts 18:5
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5 When Silas(A) and Timothy(B) came from Macedonia,(C) Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.(D)
Acts 15:32
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Acts 15:32
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32 Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith.
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Acts 15:32
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Acts 15:32
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32 Judas and Silas,(A) who themselves were prophets,(B) said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
Acts 17:14
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Acts 17:14
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14 The believers acted at once, sending Paul on to the coast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind.
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Acts 17:14
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Acts 17:14
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14 The believers(A) immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas(B) and Timothy(C) stayed at Berea.
Acts 17:10
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Acts 17:10
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Paul and Silas in Berea
10 That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.
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Acts 17:10
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Acts 17:10
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In Berea
10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas(A) away to Berea.(B) On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.(C)
Acts 17:4
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Acts 17:4
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4 Some of the Jews who listened were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with many God-fearing Greek men and quite a few prominent women.[a]
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- 17:4 Some manuscripts read quite a few of the wives of the leading men.
Acts 17:4
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Acts 17:4
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4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas,(A) as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.
Acts 16:29
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Acts 16:29
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29 The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.
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Acts 16:29
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Acts 16:29
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29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.(A)
Acts 16:25
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Acts 16:25
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25 Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.
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Acts 16:25
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Acts 16:25
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25 About midnight(A) Paul and Silas(B) were praying and singing hymns(C) to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
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