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Acts 15:32–35

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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.
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
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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:

  6. 1 Peter 5:10Rank 6 from verse 32
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    10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

  7. 1 Peter 5:12Rank 7 from verse 32
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    12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

  8. 1 Thessalonians 3:2Rank 8 from verse 32
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    2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:14Rank 9 from verse 32
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    14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

  10. 1 Corinthians 1:8Rank 10 from verse 32
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    8Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  11. 1 Corinthians 12:28–29Rank 11 from verse 32
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    28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

    29Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

  12. 1 Corinthians 14:29Rank 12 from verse 32
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    29Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

  13. 1 Corinthians 14:32Rank 13 from verse 32
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    32And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 2:11Rank 14 from verse 32
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    11As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

  15. 1 Thessalonians 4:1Rank 15 from verse 32
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    1FURTHERMORE then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:20Rank 16 from verse 32
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    20Despise not prophesyings.

  17. 1 Timothy 2:1Rank 17 from verse 32
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    1I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

  18. 2 Thessalonians 3:12Rank 18 from verse 32
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    12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

  19. 2 Timothy 4:2Rank 19 from verse 32
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    2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

  20. Acts 11:27Rank 20 from verse 32
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    27¶ And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

  21. Acts 15:1Rank 21 from verse 32
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    1AND certain men which came down from Judæa taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

  22. Acts 15:22Rank 22 from verse 32
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    22Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

  23. Acts 15:41Rank 23 from verse 32
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    41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

  24. Acts 18:23Rank 24 from verse 32
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    23And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

  25. Acts 2:17–18Rank 25 from verse 32
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    17And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

    18And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

  26. Acts 2:40Rank 26 from verse 32
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    40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

  27. Acts 20:2Rank 27 from verse 32
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    2And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

  28. Daniel 11:1Rank 28 from verse 32
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    1ALSO I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.

  29. Ephesians 3:5Rank 29 from verse 32
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    5Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

  30. Ephesians 4:11–13Rank 30 from verse 32
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    11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

    12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

    13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

  31. Isaiah 35:3–4Rank 31 from verse 32
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    3¶ Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

    4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

  32. Luke 11:49Rank 32 from verse 32
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    49Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

  33. Matthew 23:34Rank 33 from verse 32
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    34¶ Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

  34. Romans 12:6Rank 34 from verse 32
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    6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

  35. Romans 12:8Rank 35 from verse 32
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    8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

  36. Titus 2:6–15Rank 36 from verse 32
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    6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

    7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

    8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

    9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

    10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

    11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

    12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

    13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

    14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

    15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

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:

  6. Exodus 4:18Rank 6 from verse 33
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    18¶ And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.

  7. Mark 5:34Rank 7 from verse 33
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    34And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

From verse 35

  1. 2 Timothy 4:2Rank 1 from verse 35
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    2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

  2. Colossians 1:28Rank 2 from verse 35
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    28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

  3. Acts 13:1Rank 3 from verse 35
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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.

  4. Matthew 28:19–20Rank 4 from verse 35
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    19¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

    20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  5. 1 Timothy 2:7Rank 5 from verse 35
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    7Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

  6. Acts 14:28Rank 6 from verse 35
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    28And there they abode long time with the disciples.

  7. Acts 28:31Rank 7 from verse 35
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    31Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

  8. Acts 8:4Rank 8 from verse 35
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    4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

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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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Acts 15:34

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pleased

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Past-tense, past-participial, or adjectival form of please. Sense 1: Gave pleasure or satisfaction to, was agreeable or acceptable to, or was gratified. Sense 2: Chose, desired, willed, or saw fit.

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

COMBINED MEANING

abide

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1. To remain, stay, dwell, wait, or continue in a place, state, or relation. 2. To endure or withstand.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

still

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Sense 1: Continuing without interruption, or remaining as before. Sense 2: Quiet, silent, or without motion. Sense 3: Even yet or nevertheless. Sense 4: To make quiet or cause to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Acts 15:35

COMBINED MEANING

continued

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of continue, meaning to remain, abide, persist, or endure.

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

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word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

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

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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.

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

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