30 So when they were sent away, (A)they went down to Antioch; and after gathering the [a]congregation together, they delivered the letter. 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced because of its [b]encouragement. 32 (B)Judas and (C)Silas, also being (D)prophets themselves, [c]encouraged and strengthened (E)the brothers and sisters with a lengthy message. 33 After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers and sisters (F)in peace to those who had (G)sent them out.[d] 35 But (H)Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and (I)preaching (J)the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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  1. Acts 15:30 Or multitude
  2. Acts 15:31 Or exhortation
  3. Acts 15:32 Or exhorted
  4. Acts 15:33 Late mss add as v 34: But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.

30 So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. 31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the [a]consolation. 32 And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, [b]exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. 33 And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.[c] 35 But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and [d]preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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  1. Acts 15:31 Or, exhortation
  2. Acts 15:32 Or, comforted
  3. Acts 15:33 Some ancient authorities insert, with variations, verse 34 But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there.
  4. Acts 15:35 Compare marginal note on 5:42.

30 So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter. 31 The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message. 32 Judas and Silas,(A) who themselves were prophets,(B) said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. 33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace(C) to return to those who had sent them. [34] [a] 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached(D) the word of the Lord.(E)

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  1. Acts 15:34 Some manuscripts include here But Silas decided to remain there.