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30 So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and after assembling the congregation, they delivered the letter. 31 And when they had read it, the people rejoiced greatly at the encouragement and comfort [it brought them]. 32 Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets (divinely inspired spokesmen), encouraged and strengthened the [a]believers with many words. 33 After spending some time there, they were sent back by the brothers with [the greeting of] peace to those who had sent them. 34 [b][However, Silas decided to stay there.] 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and with many others also continued teaching and proclaiming the good news, the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].

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  1. Acts 15:32 Lit brethren.
  2. Acts 15:34 Early mss do not contain this v.

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.