Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’
Acts 15:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 For in every city, for generations past, Moses has had those who proclaim him, for he has been read aloud every Sabbath in the synagogues.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For from ancient generations Moses has had his preachers in every town, for he is read [aloud] every Sabbath in the synagogues. American Standard Version (1901) For Moses from generations of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath. Common English Bible After all, Moses has been proclaimed in every city for a long time, and is read aloud every Sabbath in every synagogue.” Catholic Public Domain Version For Moses, from ancient times, has had in each city those who preach him in the synagogues, where he is read on every Sabbath." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him in the synagogues, where he is read every sabbath. |
Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’
When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read,
After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, give it.”
Because the residents of Jerusalem and their leaders did not recognize him or understand the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath, they fulfilled those words by condemning him.