Acts 15:32
Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.
Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.
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33 After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
25 we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,
26 who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas who will tell you these things themselves in person.
28 For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:
31 When they read it aloud, the people rejoiced at its encouragement.
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.
23 They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!
35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming(along with many others) the word of the Lord.
36 Paul 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.”
21 Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria After they had proclaimed the good news in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch.
22 They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying,“We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”
23 When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.
2 When 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.
3 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.
4 When 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.
40 but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.
41 He passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
15 After 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.”
30 They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
3 So they stayed there for a considerable time, speaking out courageously for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting miraculous signs and wonders to be performed through their hands.
29 Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.
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–
14 Paul’s Motivation for Writing the Letter But I myself am fully convinced about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
5 When they arrived in Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the Jewish synagogues.(Now they also had John as their assistant.)
15 But when they had ordered them to go outside the council, they began to confer with one another,
5 Now when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul became wholly absorbed with proclaiming the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
31 For you can all prophesy one after another, so all can learn and be encouraged.
32 Indeed, the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
27 When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.
28 So they spent considerable time with the disciples.
13 After they stopped speaking, James replied,“Brothers, listen to me.
27 Famine Relief for Judea At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
20 They went out and proclaimed everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs.]]
31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.
15 The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written,
3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
14 Then the brothers sent Paul away to the coast at once, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.
15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets and persecuted us severely. They are displeasing to God and are opposed to all people,
21 They 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.
17 When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
7 There they continued to proclaim the good news.
10 Paul and Silas at Berea The brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Berea at once, during the night. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue.
4 As 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.
39 So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.
24 And all the prophets, from Samuel and those who followed him, have spoken about and announced these days.
40 When they came out of the prison, they entered Lydia’s house, and when they saw the brothers, they encouraged them and then departed.
2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,“Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”