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30 So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement. 32 Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them. 33 After they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brothers to the apostles. 34 [a] 35 But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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  1. 15:34 Some manuscripts add: But it seemed good to Silas to stay there.

The Outcome of the Jerusalem Letter

30 So they were sent off and 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 sisters and strengthened them with a long message.(A) 33 After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace(B) by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them.[a][b] 35 But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord.(C)

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  1. 15:33 Other mss read the brothers to the apostles
  2. 15:33 Other mss add v. 34: But Silas decided to stay there.