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Acts 15:3

PheniciaSamaria
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1 Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

4 On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

5 But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

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BSB
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
They therefore, having been set on their way by the assembly, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of [those of] the nations. And they caused great joy to all the brethren.
BLB
Therefore indeed, having been sent forward by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers.
ÅB
Menigheten fulgte dem da et stykke på veien, og så dro de gjennom Fønikia og Samaria, idet de fortalte om hedningenes omvendelse, og de vakte stor glede hos alle brødrene.
OTB
Menigheten sendte dem av sted, og mens de reiste gjennom Fønikia og Samaria, fortalte de i detalj om hedningenes omvendelse, og dette brakte stor glede til alle de troende.
B1930
Menigheten fulgte dem da et stykke på veien, og så drog de gjennem Fønikia og Samaria, idet de fortalte om hedningenes omvendelse, og de vakte stor glede hos alle brødrene.

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Cross references

  • Acts 14:27

    When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

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  • Acts 21:5

    But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:11

    No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:6

    Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

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  • Acts 11:18–19

    When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

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  • Acts 15:12

    The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

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  • Titus 3:13

    Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

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  • Romans 15:24

    I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

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