Acts 15:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

And 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.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Having been sent on their way by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    They therefore, {G3303} being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And after they were brought on their waye by the congregacion they passed over Phenices and Samaria declarynge the conuersion of the getyls and they brought great ioye vnto all ye brethren.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And they were broughte on their waye by ye cogregacion, & wente thorow Phenices and Samaria, and declared the conuersacion of the Heythen, and brought greate ioye vnto all the brethren.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Thus being brought forth by ye Church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conuersion of the Gentiles, and they brought great ioy vnto all the brethren.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And after they were brought on their way by ye Churche, they passed through Phenices and Samaria, declaryng the conuersation of the gentiles, and they brought great ioy vnto all the brethen.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.{The word for "brothers" here and where the context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."}

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    they indeed, then, having been sent forward by the assembly, were passing through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations, and they were causing great joy to all the brethren.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So they, being sent on their way by the church, went through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving news of the salvation of the Gentiles, to the great joy of all the brothers.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Referenced Verses

  • 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.
  • Rom 15:24 : 24 Whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you; for I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.
  • 1 Cor 16:6 : 6 Perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so you may help me on my journey wherever I go.
  • 1 Cor 16:11 : 11 Let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
  • Acts 21:5 : 5 And when we had completed those days, we departed and went on our way; and they all accompanied us, with wives and children, until we were out of the city: and we knelt down on the shore and prayed.
  • Titus 3:13 : 13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they lack nothing.
  • Acts 15:12 : 12 Then all the multitude kept silent, and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what miracles and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles by them.
  • Acts 11:18-19 : 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. 19 Now 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.
  • Acts 13:48 : 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
  • Acts 13:52 : 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
  • Isa 60:4-5 : 4 Lift up your eyes all around and see; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be carried at your side. 5 Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall fear and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall turn to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.
  • Isa 66:12-14 : 12 For thus says the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall you nurse, you shall be carried on her sides, and be dandled on her knees. 13 As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you; and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. 14 And when you see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.
  • Luke 15:5-9 : 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say to you, that likewise there will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, more than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. 8 Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I lost. 10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
  • Luke 15:23-24 : 23 And bring the fatted calf here and kill it; and let us eat and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.
  • Luke 15:32 : 32 It was right that we should make merry and be glad: for this your brother was dead and is alive again; and was lost and is found.
  • Acts 8:14 : 14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
  • 3 John 1:6-8 : 6 They have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey in a godly manner, you will do well: 7 Because for His name's sake they went forth, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers of the truth.
  • Acts 21:19-20 : 19 And when he had greeted them, he declared in detail what things God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry. 20 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law:
  • Acts 28:15 : 15 And from there, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
  • 2 Cor 1:16 : 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 15:4
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    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.

  • Acts 14:26-27
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    78%

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

    27And 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 11:19-23
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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.

    21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

    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.

  • Acts 11:1
    75%

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

  • Acts 9:30-31
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    30And when the brothers found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tarsus.

    31Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

  • Acts 11:30
    74%

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

  • Acts 15:12
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    12Then all the multitude kept silent, and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what miracles and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles by them.

  • Acts 21:19-20
    2 verses
    74%

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

    20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law:

  • Acts 15:2
    74%

    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.

  • Acts 14:21
    74%

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

  • Acts 15:33
    74%

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

  • Acts 21:17
    74%

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

  • Acts 15:35-36
    2 verses
    73%

    35Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

    36After some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.

  • Acts 15:22-23
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    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.

    23And 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.

  • Acts 8:25
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    25And when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

  • Acts 8:14-15
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    14Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

    15When they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

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    27And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,

  • Acts 16:4
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    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.

  • Acts 15:30-31
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    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.

  • 3 John 1:7
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    7Because for His name's sake they went forth, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

  • Acts 15:25
    72%

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

  • Acts 14:7
    72%

    7And there they preached the gospel.

  • Acts 15:40-41
    2 verses
    72%

    40but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.

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

  • Acts 14:3
    72%

    3So they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who confirmed the word of His grace by granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

  • Acts 13:3-5
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    72%

    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.

    5And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they also had John as their helper.

  • Acts 28:15
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    15And from there, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

  • Acts 9:27
    71%

    27But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

  • Acts 11:12
    71%

    12And the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover, these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered the man's house:

  • Acts 14:23
    70%

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

  • Acts 8:4
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    4Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.

  • Acts 14:1
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    1And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went together into the synagogue of the Jews, and spoke in such a way that a great multitude of both Jews and Greeks believed.

  • Acts 13:43
    70%

    43Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

  • Acts 15:7
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    7And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them, Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

  • Acts 21:15
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    15And after those days we gathered our belongings and went up to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
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    16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

  • Acts 26:20
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    20But showed first to those of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works fitting for repentance.