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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.

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.