Acts 15:22

New International Reader's Version

Then the apostles, the elders and the whole church decided what to do. They would choose some of their own men who were leaders among the believers. They would send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. So they chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas. They were leaders among the believers.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:36

All the people heard his promise and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.

2 Chronicles 30:12

God helped the people of Judah. He helped them agree with one another. So they did what the king and his officials had ordered. They did what the Lord told them to do.

2 Chronicles 30:4

The plan seemed good to the king and the whole community.

Acts 1:23

So they suggested the names of two men. One was Joseph, who was called Barsabbas. He was also called Justus. The other man was Matthias.

Acts 11:19

Some believers had been scattered by the suffering that unbelievers had caused them. They were scattered after Stephen was killed. Those believers traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch. But they spread the word only among Jews.

Acts 11:20

Some believers from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch. There they began to speak to Greeks also. They told them the good news about the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:22

The church in Jerusalem heard about this. So they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Acts 11:27

In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 15:23

Here is the letter they sent with them. The apostles and elders, your brothers, are writing this letter. We are sending it to the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia. Greetings.

Acts 15:25

So we all agreed to send our dear friends Barnabas and Paul to you. We chose some other men to go with them.

Acts 15:27

So we are sending Judas and Silas with them. What they say will agree with this letter.

Acts 15:3

The church sent them on their way. They traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria. There they told how the Gentiles had turned to God. This news made all the believers very glad.

Acts 15:30

So the men were sent down to Antioch. There they gathered the church together. They gave the letter to them.

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas were prophets. They said many things to give strength and hope to the believers.

Acts 15:40

But Paul chose Silas. The believers asked the Lord to give his grace to Paul and Silas as they went.

Acts 16:19

Her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone. So they grabbed Paul and Silas. They dragged them into the market place to face the authorities.

Acts 16:25

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying. They were also singing hymns to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 16:29

The jailer called out for some lights. He rushed in, shaking with fear. He fell down in front of Paul and Silas.

Acts 17:10

As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue.

Acts 17:14

Right away the believers sent Paul to the coast. But Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea.

Acts 17:4

His words won over some of the Jews. They joined Paul and Silas. A large number of Greeks who worshiped God joined them too. So did quite a few important women.

Acts 18:5

Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia. Then Paul spent all his time preaching. He was a witness to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.

Acts 8:14

The apostles in Jerusalem heard that people in Samaria had accepted God’s word. So they sent Peter and John to Samaria.

2 Corinthians 1:19

Silas, Timothy and I preached to you about the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Our message did not say “Yes” and “No” at the same time. The message of Christ has always been “Yes.”

1 Thessalonians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. Silas and Timothy join me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of the church in Thessalonica. You belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be given to you.

2 Thessalonians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. Silas and Timothy join me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of the church in Thessalonica. You belong to God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:12

I consider Silas to be a faithful brother. With his help I have written you this short letter. I have written it to encourage you. And I have written to speak the truth about the true grace of God. Remain strong in it.