Acts 15:32

New Century Version

Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, said many things to encourage the believers and make them stronger.

Cross References

Daniel 11:1

In the first year that Darius the Mede was king, I stood up to support Michael in his fight against the prince of Persia.

Matthew 23:34

So I tell you this: I am sending to you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify. Some of them you will beat in your synagogues and chase from town to town.

Luke 11:49

This is why in his wisdom God said, ‘I will send prophets and apostles to them. They will kill some, and they will treat others cruelly.’

Acts 11:23

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith. When he reached Antioch and saw how God had blessed the people, he was glad. He encouraged all the believers in Antioch always to obey the Lord with all their hearts, and many people became followers of the Lord.

Acts 11:27

About that time some prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 13:1

In the church at Antioch there were these prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon (also called Niger), Lucius (from the city of Cyrene), Manaen (who had grown up with Herod, the ruler), and Saul.

Acts 14:22

making the followers of Jesus stronger and helping them stay in the faith. They said, “We must suffer many things to enter God’s kingdom.”

Acts 15:1

Then some people came to Antioch from Judea and began teaching the non-Jewish believers: “You cannot be saved if you are not circumcised as Moses taught us.”

Acts 15:22

The apostles, the elders, and the whole church decided to send some of their men with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. They chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas, who were respected by the believers.

Acts 15:27

So we are sending Judas and Silas, who will tell you the same things.

Acts 15:3

The church helped them leave on the trip, and they went through the countries of Phoenicia and Samaria, telling all about how the other nations had turned to God. This made all the believers very happy.

Acts 15:31

When they read it, they were very happy because of the encouraging message.

Acts 15:41

and he went through Syria and Cilicia, giving strength to the churches.

Acts 18:23

He stayed there for a while and then left and went through the regions of Galatia and Phrygia. He traveled from town to town in these regions, giving strength to all the followers.

Acts 2:40

Peter warned them with many other words. He begged them, “Save yourselves from the evil of today’s people!”

Acts 20:2

He said many things to strengthen the followers in the different places on his way through Macedonia. Then he went to Greece,

Romans 12:6

We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us. The person who has the gift of prophecy should use that gift in agreement with the faith.

Romans 12:8

Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy.

1 Corinthians 1:8

Jesus will keep you strong until the end so that there will be no wrong in you on the day our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

1 Corinthians 14:29

Only two or three prophets should speak, and the others should judge what they say.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:32

The spirits of prophets are under the control of the prophets themselves.

Ephesians 3:5

People who lived in other times were not told that secret. But now, through the Spirit, God has shown that secret to his holy apostles and prophets.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and send Timothy to you. Timothy, our brother, works with us for God and helps us tell people the Good News about Christ. We sent him to strengthen and encourage you in your faith

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Brothers and sisters, we taught you how to live in a way that will please God, and you are living that way. Now we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live that way even more.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who do not work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not treat prophecy as if it were unimportant.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We command those people and beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own food.

1 Timothy 2:1

First, I tell you to pray for all people, asking God for what they need and being thankful to him.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the Good News. Be ready at all times, and tell people what they need to do. Tell them when they are wrong. Encourage them with great patience and careful teaching,

1 Peter 5:1

Now I have something to say to the elders in your group. I also am an elder. I have seen Christ’s sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be shown to us. I beg you to

1 Peter 5:10

And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.

1 Peter 5:12

I wrote this short letter with the help of Silas, who I know is a faithful brother in Christ. I wrote to encourage you and to tell you that this is the true grace of God. Stand strong in that grace.