Acts 15:22

God's Word

Then the apostles, the spiritual leaders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to the city of Antioch. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, who were leaders among the believers.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:36

Then all the people understood and approved of this, as all the people approved of everything the king did.

2 Chronicles 30:12

Also, God guided the people of Judah so that they united to carry out the command which the king and the leaders gave from the Lord’s word.

2 Chronicles 30:4

The king and the whole assembly considered their plan to be the right thing to do.

Acts 1:23

The disciples determined that two men were qualified. These men were Joseph (who was called Barsabbas and was also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts 11:19

Some of the believers who were scattered by the trouble that broke out following Stephen’s death went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and the city of Antioch. They spoke God’s word only to Jewish people.

Acts 11:20

But other believers, who were from Cyprus and Cyrene, arrived in Antioch. They started to spread the Good News about the Lord Jesus to Greeks.

Acts 11:22

After the news about Antioch reached the church in Jerusalem, Barnabas was sent to Antioch.

Acts 11:27

At that time some prophets came from Jerusalem to the city of Antioch.

Acts 15:23

They wrote this letter for them to deliver: From the apostles and the spiritual leaders, your brothers. To their non-Jewish brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia. Dear brothers and sisters,

Acts 15:25

So we have come to a unanimous decision that we should choose men and send them to you with our dear Barnabas and Paul.

Acts 15:27

We have sent Judas and Silas to report to you on our decision.

Acts 15:3

The church sent Paul and Barnabas ⌞to Jerusalem⌟. As they were going through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told the whole story of how non-Jewish people were turning to God. This story brought great joy to all the believers.

Acts 15:30

So the men were sent on their way and arrived in the city of Antioch. They gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter.

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, spoke a long time to encourage and strengthen the believers.

Acts 15:40

Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s care.

Acts 16:19

When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them to the authorities in the public square.

Acts 16:25

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 16:29

The jailer asked for torches and rushed into the jail. He was trembling as he knelt in front of Paul and Silas.

Acts 17:10

Immediately when night came, the believers sent Paul and Silas to the city of Berea. When Paul and Silas arrived in the city of Berea, they entered the synagogue.

Acts 17:14

The believers immediately sent Paul to the seacoast, but Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea.

Acts 17:4

Some of the Jews were persuaded to join Paul and Silas, especially a large group of Greeks who had converted to Judaism and the wives of many prominent men.

Acts 18:5

But when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul devoted all his time to teaching God’s word. He assured the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah.

Acts 8:14

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted God’s word, they sent Peter and John to them.

2 Corinthians 1:19

God’s Son, Jesus Christ, whom I, Silvanus, and Timothy told you about, was true not false. Because of him our message was always true.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church at Thessalonica united with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Good will  and peace are yours!

2 Thessalonians 1:1

From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church at Thessalonica united with God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:12

I’ve written this short letter to you and I’m sending it by Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother. I’ve written to encourage you and to testify that this is God’s genuine good will. Remain firmly established in it!