Acts 15:22

New American Bible - revised edition

Then the apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:36

All the people noted this with approval, just as everything the king did met with their approval.

2 Chronicles 30:12

In Judah, however, the hand of God brought it about that the people were of one heart to carry out the command of the king and the princes by the word of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 30:4

This seemed right to the king and the entire assembly,

Acts 1:23

So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.

Acts 11:19

Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but Jews.

Acts 11:20

There were some Cypriots and Cyrenians among them, however, who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:22

The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas [to go] to Antioch.

Acts 11:27

At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch,

Acts 15:23

This is the letter delivered by them: “The apostles and the presbyters, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings.

Acts 15:25

we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15:27

So we are sending Judas and Silas who will also convey this same message by word of mouth:

Acts 15:3

They were sent on their journey by the church, and passed through Phoenicia and Samaria telling of the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

Acts 15:30

And so they were sent on their journey. Upon their arrival in Antioch they called the assembly together and delivered the letter.

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words.

Acts 15:40

But Paul chose Silas and departed after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 16:19

When her owners saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them to the public square before the local authorities.

Acts 16:25

About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God as the prisoners listened,

Acts 16:29

He asked for a light and rushed in and, trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas.

Acts 17:10

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas to Beroea during the night. Upon arrival they went to the synagogue of the Jews.

Acts 17:14

So the brothers at once sent Paul on his way to the seacoast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind.

Acts 17:4

Some of them were convinced and joined Paul and Silas; so, too, a great number of Greeks who were worshipers, and not a few of the prominent women.

Acts 18:5

When Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul began to occupy himself totally with preaching the word, testifying to the Jews that the Messiah was Jesus.

Acts 8:14

Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,

2 Corinthians 1:19

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed to you by us, Silvanus and Timothy and me, was not “yes” and “no,” but “yes” has been in him.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. Thanksgiving for Their Faith.

2 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 5:12

I write you this briefly through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.