Acts 15:32

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Matthew 23:34

Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and pursue from town to town,

Luke 11:49

Therefore, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute’

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,

Acts 11:27

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

Acts 13:1

Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 15:1

Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 15:22

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.

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 15:31

When the people read it, they were delighted with the exhortation.

Acts 15:41

He traveled through Syria and Cilicia bringing strength to the churches.

Acts 18:23

After staying there some time, he left and traveled in orderly sequence through the Galatian country and Phrygia, bringing strength to all the disciples. Apollos.

Acts 2:40

He testified with many other arguments, and was exhorting them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”

Acts 20:2

As he traveled throughout those regions, he provided many words of encouragement for them. Then he arrived in Greece,

Romans 12:6

Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith;

Romans 12:8

if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Mutual Love.

1 Corinthians 1:8

He will keep you firm to the end, irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus [Christ].

1 Corinthians 14:29

Two or three prophets should speak, and the others discern.

1 Corinthians 14:3

On the other hand, one who prophesies does speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace.

1 Corinthians 14:32

Indeed, the spirits of prophets are under the prophets’ control,

Ephesians 3:5

which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children,

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we earnestly ask and exhort you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received from us how you should conduct yourselves to please God—and as you are conducting yourselves—you do so even more.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, cheer the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise prophetic utterances.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food.

1 Timothy 2:1

First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone,

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.

1 Peter 5:1

So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed.

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ [Jesus] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.

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.