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Acts 15:32

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30 So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.

31 When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

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

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BSB
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
KJV
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
WEB
Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them.
ASV
And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
DARBY
And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with much discourse, and strengthened them.
BLB
Both Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, exhorted and strengthened the brothers by much talk.
ÅB
Judas og Silas, som selv var profeter, trøstet brødrene med mange ord og styrket dem,
OTB
Judas og Silas, som også var profeter, sa mye for å oppmuntre og styrke de troende.
B1930
Judas og Silas, som selv var profeter, trøstet brødrene med mange ord og styrket dem,

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Cross references

  • Acts 11:23

    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

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  • Acts 14:22

    strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

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  • Acts 13:1

    Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:3

    But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2

    We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

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  • 1 Peter 5:10

    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

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  • 1 Peter 5:12

    Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:14

    And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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