Acts 15:23

KJV1611 – Modern English

And they wrote letters by them in this way: The apostles, elders, and brethren, to the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings.

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  • Jas 1:1 : 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greetings.
  • Acts 23:26 : 26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
  • Acts 15:22 : 22 Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also called Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.
  • Acts 15:41 : 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
  • Gal 1:21 : 21 Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia,
  • Rom 16:3-9 : 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have risked their own necks for my life; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked hard for us. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are esteemed among the apostles, and were in Christ before me. 8 Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. 10 Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion my kinsman. Greet those of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. 12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus, and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.
  • 2 John 1:3 : 3 Grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
  • 2 John 1:10 : 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him.
  • 2 John 1:13 : 13 The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.
  • 3 John 1:14 : 14 But I trust I shall shortly see you, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
  • Acts 18:18 : 18 And Paul stayed a good while longer, and then took leave of the brethren and sailed to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, having shaved his head in Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow.
  • Acts 21:3 : 3 Now when we spotted Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
  • Acts 21:25 : 25 As for the Gentiles who believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, except only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality.
  • Acts 11:18 : 18 When they heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance unto life.
  • Acts 14:27 : 27 And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
  • Acts 15:1 : 1 And certain men who came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.
  • Acts 15:4 : 4 And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 78%

    24Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, You must be circumcised and keep the law—to whom we gave no such commandment—

    25it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  • 77%

    27We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by mouth.

    28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:

    29that you abstain from food offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.

    30So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.

    31When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.

  • 22Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also called Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

  • 30Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

  • 33And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.

  • Acts 15:1-4
    4 verses
    73%

    1And certain men who came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.

    2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

    3And being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they brought great joy to all the brethren.

    4And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

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    22Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

    23Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and encouraged them all, that with purpose of heart, they would remain faithful to the Lord.

  • 4And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were ordained by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.

  • 6And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.

  • 41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

  • Gal 1:2-3
    2 verses
    71%

    2And all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

    3Grace to you and peace from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • 1And the apostles and brothers that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

  • 9And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

  • 13The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.

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    25And he wrote a letter in this manner:

    26Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.

  • 21Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia,

  • 26From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.

  • 23And when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.

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    14But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

    15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak on.

  • 22And when he landed at Caesarea and went up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

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    20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

    21The greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

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    19Now those who were scattered abroad because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only.

    20And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus.

  • 19Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God:

  • 21And they said to him, We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or spoken any evil of you.

  • Acts 13:3-4
    2 verses
    68%

    3And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

    4So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

  • 14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

  • 17And when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

  • 13All the saints greet you.

  • 19And when he had greeted them, he declared in detail what things God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.

  • 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

  • 23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

  • 21And when they had preached the gospel to that city and had taught many, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

  • 15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

  • 3And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem.