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
International Standard Version
30 So the men were sent on their way and arrived in Antioch. They gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter. 31 When the people[a] read it, they were pleased with how the letter encouraged them. 32 Then Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, said a lot to encourage and strengthen the brothers. 33 After staying there for some time, they were sent back with a greeting[b] from the brothers to those who had sent them.[c] 35 Both Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch to teach and proclaim the word of the Lord, as did many others.
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- Acts 15:31 Lit. they
- Acts 15:33 Lit. sent back with peace
- Acts 15:33 Other mss. read sent them. 34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there, and Judas went back alone.
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