Acts 15:23

World English Bible (2000)

They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers 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 in the Dispersion: Greetings.
  • Acts 23:26 : 26 "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
  • Acts 15:22 : 22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
  • Acts 15:41 : 41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the assemblies.
  • Gal 1:21 : 21 Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
  • Rom 16:3-9 : 3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles. 5 Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. 8 Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. 10 Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. 12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, 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 assemblies of Christ greet you.
  • 2 John 1:3 : 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, 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 doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him,
  • 2 John 1:13 : 13 The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.
  • 3 John 1:14 : 14 but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
  • Acts 18:18 : 18 Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.
  • Acts 21:3 : 3 When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
  • Acts 21:25 : 25 But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written our decision that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from food offered to idols, from blood, from strangled things, 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 to life!"
  • Acts 14:27 : 27 When they had arrived, and had gathered the assembly together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations.
  • Acts 15:1 : 1 Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can't be saved."
  • Acts 15:4 : 4 When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.

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  • Acts 15:24-25
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    24 Because 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 commandment;

    25 it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  • Acts 15:27-31
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    27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.

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

    29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell."

    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.

  • Acts 15:22
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    22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.

  • Acts 11:30
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    30 which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

  • Acts 15:33
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    33 After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.

  • Acts 15:1-4
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    1 Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can't be saved."

    2 Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

    3 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.

    4 When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.

  • Acts 11:22-23
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    22 The report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem. They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,

    23 who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

  • Acts 16:4
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    4 As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.

  • Acts 15:6
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    6 The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.

  • Acts 15:41
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    41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the assemblies.

  • Gal 1:2-3
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    2 and all the brothers who are with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:

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

  • Acts 11:1
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    1 Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

  • Gal 2:9
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    9 and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision.

  • 2 John 1:13
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    13 The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.

  • Acts 23:25-26
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    25 He wrote a letter like this:

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

  • Gal 1:21
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    21 Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

  • Acts 14:26
    69%

    26 From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.

  • Acts 14:23
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    23 When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

  • Acts 13:14-15
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    14 But they, passing on from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.

    15 After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak."

  • Acts 18:22
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    22 When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the assembly, and went down to Antioch.

  • 1 Cor 16:20-21
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    20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

    21 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

  • Acts 11:19-20
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    19 They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.

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

  • Acts 15:19
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    19 "Therefore my judgment is that we don't trouble those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,

  • Acts 28:21
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    21 They said to him, "We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor did any of the brothers come here and report or speak any evil of you.

  • Acts 13:3-4
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    3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

    4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus.

  • 1 Pet 5:14
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    14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

  • Acts 21:17
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    17 When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.

  • 2 Cor 13:13
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    13 All the saints greet you.

  • Acts 21:19
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    19 When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.

  • 1 Pet 1:1
    67%

    1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

  • Eph 6:23
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    23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thess 5:26
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    26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

  • Acts 14:21
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    21 When they had preached the Good News to that city, and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

  • Titus 3:15
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    15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

  • 1 Cor 16:3
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    3 When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.