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30 So when they were sent away, (A)they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the [a]congregation together, they delivered the letter. 31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its [b]encouragement. 32 (B)And both Judas and (C)Silas, also being (D)prophets themselves, [c]encouraged and strengthened (E)the brothers with a lengthy message. 33 And after they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers (F)in peace to those who had (G)sent them. 34 [d][But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.] 35 But (H)Paul and Barnabas spent a long time in Antioch, teaching and [e](I)preaching with many others also, (J)the word of the Lord.

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  1. Acts 15:30 Or multitude
  2. Acts 15:31 Or exhortation
  3. Acts 15:32 Or exhorted
  4. Acts 15:34 Early mss omit this v
  5. Acts 15:35 Lit proclaiming as good news

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.