Acts 15:30-35
English Standard Version
30 So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. 31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. 32 And Judas and Silas, who were themselves (A)prophets, encouraged and (B)strengthened (C)the brothers with many words. 33 And after they had spent some time, they were sent off (D)in peace by (E)the brothers to those who had sent them.[a] 35 But (F)Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
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- Acts 15:33 Some manuscripts insert verse 34: But it seemed good to Silas to remain there
Acts 15:30-35
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Outcome of the Jerusalem Letter
30 Then, being sent off, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter. 31 When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. 32 Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and strengthened them with a long message.(A) 33 After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace(B) by the brothers to those who had sent them.[a][b] 35 But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the message of the Lord.(C)
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- Acts 15:33 Other mss read the brothers to the apostles
- Acts 15:33 Other mss add v. 34: But Silas decided to stay there.
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