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30 The messengers went at once to Antioch, where they called a general meeting of the believers and delivered the letter. 31 And there was great joy throughout the church that day as they read this encouraging message.

32 Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith. 33 They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace.[a] 35 Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch. They and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord there.

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  1. 15:33 Some manuscripts add verse 34, But Silas decided to stay there.

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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  1. Acts 15:31 Lit. they
  2. Acts 15:33 Lit. sent back with peace
  3. Acts 15:33 Other mss. read sent them. 34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there, and Judas went back alone.