Acts 13:15

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were read. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have something to say that will help the people here, please speak.”

Cross References

Hebrews 13:22

My brothers and sisters, I beg you to listen patiently to what I have said. I wrote this letter to strengthen you. And it is not very long.

Acts 15:21

They should not do any of these things, because there are still men in every city who teach the Law of Moses. The words of Moses have been read in the synagogue every Sabbath day for many years.”

Mark 5:22

A leader of the synagogue came. His name was Jairus. He saw Jesus and bowed down before him.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who prophesy are speaking to people. They help people grow stronger in faith, and they give encouragement and comfort.

Romans 12:8

Whoever has the gift of comforting others should do that. Whoever has the gift of giving to help others should give generously. Whoever has the gift of leading should work hard at it. Whoever has the gift of showing kindness to others should do it gladly.

Acts 22:1

Paul said, “My brothers and fathers, listen to me! I will make my defense to you.”

Acts 18:17

Then they all grabbed Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue. They beat him before the court. But this did not bother Gallio.

Acts 13:27

The Jews living in Jerusalem and their leaders did not realize that Jesus was the Savior. The words the prophets wrote about him were read every Sabbath day, but they did not understand. They condemned Jesus. When they did this, they made the words of the prophets come true.

Acts 20:2

On his way through Macedonia he had many words of encouragement for the followers in various places. Then he went to Greece

Acts 18:8

Crispus was the leader of that synagogue. He and all the people living in his house believed in the Lord Jesus. Many other people in Corinth also listened to Paul. They, too, believed and were baptized.

Acts 15:7

After a long debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “My brothers, I am sure you remember what happened in the early days. God chose me from among you to tell the Good News to those who are not Jewish. It was from me that they heard the Good News and believed.

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “My Jewish fathers and brothers, listen to me. Our great and glorious God appeared to Abraham, our ancestor, when he was in Mesopotamia. This was before he lived in Haran.

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they felt very, very sorry. They asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”

Acts 2:29

“My brothers, I can tell you for sure about David, our great ancestor. He died, was buried, and his tomb is still here with us today.

Acts 2:4

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak different languages. The Holy Spirit was giving them the power to do this.

Acts 1:16

“Brothers and sisters, in the Scriptures the Holy Spirit said through David that something must happen. He was talking about Judas, one of our own group. Judas served together with us. The Spirit said that Judas would lead men to arrest Jesus.”

Luke 16:16

“Before John the Baptizer came, people were taught the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. But since the time of John, the Good News about God’s kingdom is being told. And everyone is trying hard to get into it.

Acts 4:36

One of the believers was named Joseph. The apostles called him Barnabas, a name that means “one who encourages others.” He was a Levite born in Cyprus.

2 Corinthians 3:14

But their minds were closed. And even today, when those people read the writings of the old agreement, that same covering hides the meaning. That covering has not been removed for them. It is taken away only through Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

When we encourage people to believe the Good News, it’s not out of wrong motives. We are not trying to trick or fool anyone.