Acts 28:15

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

[So], hearing that we were coming, the brothers [from Rome] traveled from there as far [south] as “The Market of Appius” and “The Three Inns” to meet us. When Paul saw them he thanked God and was [very] encouraged.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:3

Remember [to pray for and help] those who are in prison, as though you [yourselves] were in prison with them. [Remember] those who are being mistreated, realizing that you [yourselves] also share [with them] a physical body [i.e., you are subject to the same kind of trials].

Romans 15:24

I am hoping to see you when I travel to Spain. And I also hope to receive help from you in getting there [i.e., to Spain], after enjoying a brief visit with you.

Galatians 4:14

And when you could have been tempted to look down on me [because of the nature of my affliction], instead you welcomed me as [if I were] an angel, or even Christ Jesus Himself!

Acts 21:5

When we had completed preparations for the next day’s voyage we left, and headed out [to sea] on our journey. All the disciples, together with their wives and children, escorted us out of the city and knelt down and prayed with us as we said goodbye to each other.

Acts 10:25

When Peter entered [the house] Cornel­ius met him and fell down at his feet [and attempted] to worship him.

John 12:13

[So], they took branches from palm trees and went out to meet Him, shouting, “Hosanna [Note: See Matt. 21:9 for the meaning of this word], may He, the King of Israel, be praised, for He comes in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord!”

1 Thessalonians 3:7

So, brothers, through all of our distress and persecution, we were encouraged over you because of your faith,

2 Corinthians 2:14

But I offer thanks to God, who always leads us [preachers] to victory in [the service of] Christ, and through us makes known the “fragrant odor” of His knowledge everywhere.

Acts 1:15

And during this time Peter stood up to speak to a gathering of about one hundred twenty persons.

Acts 10:23

So, Peter invited them to stay [for the night]. The next day Peter got up and went with the men, [who were] accompanied by certain [Christian] brothers from Joppa.

Acts 11:1

Now the apostles and the [other] brothers in Judea heard that the Gentiles had responded to the message of God.

Acts 11:12

The Holy Spirit directed me to go with them, without showing any discrimination. With these six brothers accompanying me, we went into Cornelius’ house

Acts 12:17

[Upon entering the house] he held up his hand to quiet them, and then went on to explain how the Lord had rescued him from jail. He said to them, “[Go] tell all this to James [the Lord’s half-brother] and to [the rest of] the brothers.” Then he left [them] and went elsewhere.

Acts 28:14

where we found [some Christian] brothers. They urged us to stay with them for seven days. So, [that is how] we finally got to Rome.