Acts 15:32

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Daniel 11:1

I stepped forward to help him and keep him safe. It was the first year that Darius, the Mede, was king.

Matthew 23:34

So I am sending you prophets, wise people, and teachers. You will kill some of them. You will nail some to a cross. Others you will whip in your synagogues. You will chase them from town to town.

Luke 11:49

So God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send prophets and apostles to them. They will kill some. And they will try to hurt others.’

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad. He told them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 11:27

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

Acts 13:1

In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers. Among them were Barnabas, Simeon, and Lucius from Cyrene. Simeon was also called Niger. Another was Manaen. He had been brought up with Herod, the ruler of Galilee. Saul was among them too.

Acts 14:22

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught. “We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.

Acts 15:1

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch. Here is what they were teaching the believers. “Moses commanded you to be circumcised,” they said. “If you aren’t, you can’t be saved.”

Acts 15:22

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.

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 15:31

The people read it. They were glad for its message of hope.

Acts 15:41

Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia. He gave strength to the churches there.

Acts 18:23

Paul spent some time in Antioch. Then he left and traveled all over Galatia and Phrygia. He gave strength to all the believers there.

Acts 2:40

Peter said many other things to warn them. He begged them, “Save yourselves from these evil people.”

Acts 20:2

He traveled through that area, speaking many words of hope to the people. Finally he arrived in Greece.

Romans 12:6

We all have gifts. They differ according to the grace God has given to each of us. Do you have the gift of prophecy? Then use it according to the faith you have.

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 1:8

God will also keep you strong in faith to the very end. Then you will be without blame on the day our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

1 Corinthians 14:29

Only two or three prophets are supposed to speak. Others should decide if what is being said is true.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But the person who prophesies speaks to people. That person prophesies to make people stronger, to give them hope, and to comfort them.

1 Corinthians 14:32

Those who prophesy should control their speaking.

Ephesians 3:5

The mystery was not made known to people of other times. But now the Holy Spirit has made this mystery known to God’s 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

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Don’t treat prophecies as if they weren’t important.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. So we strongly command people like that to settle down. They have to earn the food they eat.

1 Timothy 2:1

First, I want you to pray for all people. Ask God to help and bless them. Give thanks for them.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

1 Peter 5:1

I’m speaking to the elders among you. I was a witness of Christ’s sufferings. And I will also share in the glory that is going to come. I’m making my appeal to you as one who is an elder together with you.

1 Peter 5:10

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to 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.