Acts 13:15

Good News Translation

After the reading from the Law of Moses and from the writings of the prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message: “Friends, we want you to speak to the people if you have a message of encouragement for them.”

Cross References

Mark 5:22

Jairus, an official of the local synagogue, arrived, and when he saw Jesus, he threw himself down at his feet

Luke 16:16

“The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were in effect up to the time of John the Baptist; since then the Good News about the Kingdom of God is being told, and everyone forces their way in.

Acts 1:16

“My friends,” he said, “the scripture had to come true in which the Holy Spirit, speaking through David, made a prediction about Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Acts 13:27

For the people who live in Jerusalem and their leaders did not know that he is the Savior, nor did they understand the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath. Yet they made the prophets' words come true by condemning Jesus.

Acts 15:21

For the Law of Moses has been read for a very long time in the synagogues every Sabbath, and his words are preached in every town.”

Acts 15:7

After a long debate Peter stood up and said, “My friends, you know that a long time ago God chose me from among you to preach the Good News to the Gentiles, so that they could hear and believe.

Acts 18:17

They all grabbed Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the court. But that did not bother Gallio a bit.

Acts 18:8

Crispus, who was the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with all his family; and many other people in Corinth heard the message, believed, and were baptized.

Acts 2:29

“My friends, I must speak to you plainly about our famous ancestor King David. He died and was buried, and his grave is here with us to this very day.

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they were deeply troubled and said to Peter and the other apostles, “What shall we do, brothers?”

Acts 2:4

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

Acts 20:2

He went through those regions and encouraged the people with many messages. Then he came to Achaia,

Acts 22:1

“My fellow Jews, listen to me as I make my defense before you!”

Acts 4:36

And so it was that Joseph, a Levite born in Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “One who Encourages”),

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! Before our ancestor Abraham had gone to live in Haran, the God of glory appeared to him in Mesopotamia

Romans 12:8

if it is to encourage others, we should do so. Whoever shares with others should do it generously; whoever has authority should work hard; whoever shows kindness to others should do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort.

2 Corinthians 3:14

Their minds, indeed, were closed; and to this very day their minds are covered with the same veil as they read the books of the old covenant. The veil is removed only when a person is joined to Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Our appeal to you is not based on error or impure motives, nor do we try to trick anyone.

Hebrews 13:22

I beg you, my friends, to listen patiently to this message of encouragement; for this letter I have written you is not very long.