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Acts 15:32–33

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And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
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From verse 32

  1. Acts 11:23Rank 1 from verse 32
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    23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

  2. Acts 13:1Rank 2 from verse 32
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    1NOW there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

  3. Acts 14:22Rank 3 from verse 32
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    22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

  4. 1 Corinthians 14:3Rank 4 from verse 32
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    3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

  5. 1 Peter 5:1Rank 5 from verse 32
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    1THE elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

From verse 33

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:11Rank 1 from verse 33
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    11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

  2. Acts 16:36Rank 2 from verse 33
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    36And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

  3. Hebrews 11:31Rank 3 from verse 33
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    31By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

  4. Genesis 26:29Rank 4 from verse 33
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    29That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the Lord.

  5. 2 John 1:10Rank 5 from verse 33
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    10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

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Acts 15:32

COMBINED MEANING

exhorted

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of exhort, meaning to urge, call upon, encourage, admonish, beseech, or charge earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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Acts 15:33

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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tarried

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Stayed, remained, waited, delayed, lodged, continued, or did not depart or act until a later time or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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15:30So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:

15:31Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

15:32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

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15:33And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.

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15:34Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

15:35Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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