Acts 15:27

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas who will tell you these things themselves in person.

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Referenced Verses

  • Acts 15:22 : 22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.
  • Acts 15:32 : 32 Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.
  • 2 John 1:12 : 12 Conclusion Though I have many other things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come visit you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
  • 3 John 1:13 : 13 Conclusion I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.

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  • Acts 15:28
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    28For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:

  • Acts 15:30-33
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    30So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter.

    31When they read it aloud, the people rejoiced at its encouragement.

    32Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

    33After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

  • Acts 15:22-26
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    22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.

    23They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!

    24Since we have heard that some have gone out from among us with no orders from us and have confused you, upsetting your minds by what they said,

    25we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,

    26who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Acts 11:30
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    30They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

  • Acts 15:35-36
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    35But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming(along with many others) the word of the Lord.

    36Paul and Barnabas Part Company After some days Paul said to Barnabas,“Let’s return and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord to see how they are doing.”

  • Acts 28:21
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    21They replied,“We have received no letters from Judea about you, nor have any of the brothers come from there and reported or said anything bad about you.

  • Acts 15:1-4
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    1The Jerusalem Council Now some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers,“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

    2When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.

    3So 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.

    4When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.

  • Acts 17:14
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    14Then the brothers sent Paul away to the coast at once, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

  • Acts 16:4
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    4As they went through the towns, they passed on the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey.

  • Acts 13:15
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    15After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying,“Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it.”

  • 2 Cor 8:18-19
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    18And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

    19In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

  • Acts 21:15
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    15After these days we got ready and started up to Jerusalem.

  • 1 Thess 3:1
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    1So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to stay on in Athens alone.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
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    5in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction(surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).

  • Acts 13:3-5
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    3Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off.

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  • 2 Cor 8:22
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    22And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

  • Acts 11:1
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  • Acts 15:40
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    40but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.

  • Acts 15:19
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    19“Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God,

  • Acts 4:20
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    20for it is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard.”

  • Acts 15:13
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    13After they stopped speaking, James replied,“Brothers, listen to me.

  • Acts 14:26
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    26From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.

  • Acts 11:22
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    22A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

  • Acts 14:7
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    7There they continued to proclaim the good news.

  • Acts 15:11
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    11On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they are.”

  • 1 Thess 4:2
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    2For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
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    16and through your help to go on into Macedonia and then from Macedonia to come back to you and be helped on our way into Judea by you.

  • Acts 21:17
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    17When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.

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    16“Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas– who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus–

  • Acts 14:21
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  • Acts 15:6
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    6Both the apostles and the elders met together to deliberate about this matter.

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    3Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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    27When they had brought them, they stood them before the council, and the high priest questioned them,

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  • Acts 21:12
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    12When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.