Acts 13:15

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After reading from Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent ⌞a message⌟ to Paul and Barnabas. The message said, “Brothers, if you have any words of encouragement for the people, feel free to speak.”

Cross References

Hebrews 13:22

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.

Acts 15:21

After all, Moses’ words have been spread to every city for generations. His teachings are read in synagogues on every day of rest—a holy day.”

Mark 5:22

A synagogue leader named Jairus also arrived. When he saw Jesus, he quickly bowed down in front of him.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he speaks to people to help them grow, to encourage them, and to comfort them.

Romans 12:8

If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to giving encouragement. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen as I now present my case to you.”

Acts 18:17

Then all ⌞the governor’s officers⌟ took Sosthenes, the synagogue leader, and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio couldn’t have cared less.

Acts 13:27

The people who live in Jerusalem and their rulers didn’t know who Jesus was. They didn’t understand the prophets’ messages, which are read every day of rest—a holy day. So they condemned Jesus and fulfilled what the prophets had said.

Acts 20:2

He went through that region and spoke many words of encouragement to the people. Then he went to Greece

Acts 18:8

The synagogue leader Crispus and his whole family believed in the Lord. Many Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized.

Acts 15:7

After a lot of debating, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know what happened some time ago. God chose me so that people who aren’t Jewish could hear the Good News and believe.

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God who reveals his glory appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia. This happened before Abraham lived in Haran.

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they were deeply upset. They asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”

Acts 2:29

“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that our ancestor David died and was buried and that his tomb is here to this day.

Acts 2:4

All the believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.

Acts 1:16

“Brothers, what the Holy Spirit predicted through David in Scripture about Judas had to come true. Judas led the men to arrest Jesus.

Luke 16:16

“Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets were ⌞in force⌟ until the time of John. Since that time, people have been telling the Good News about God’s kingdom, and everyone is trying to force their way into it.

Acts 4:36

Joseph, a descendant of Levi, had been born on the island of Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas, which means “a person who encourages.”

2 Corinthians 3:14

However, their minds became closed. In fact, to this day the same veil is still there when they read the Old Testament. It isn’t removed, because only Christ can remove it.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

When we encouraged you, we didn’t use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception.