Continuing Ministry in Syria

30 So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. 32 Now Judas and Silas, themselves being (A)prophets also, (B)exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words. 33 And after they had stayed there for a time, they were (C)sent back with greetings from the brethren to [a]the apostles.

34 [b]However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there. 35 (D)Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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  1. Acts 15:33 NU those who had sent them
  2. Acts 15:34 NU, M omit v. 34.

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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Footnotes

  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.