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30 So they were sent off and went down to Antioch. When they gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. 31 When they read it, they rejoiced at the exhortation. 32 Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers and sisters. 33 After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them.[a](A) 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and there, with many others, they taught and proclaimed the word of the Lord.

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  1. 15.33 Other ancient authorities add 15.34, But it seemed good to Silas to remain there

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 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.