Acts 15:22

New Living Translation

Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:36

This pleased the people very much. In fact, everything the king did pleased them!

2 Chronicles 30:12

At the same time, God’s hand was on the people in the land of Judah, giving them all one heart to obey the orders of the king and his officials, who were following the word of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 30:4

This plan for keeping the Passover seemed right to the king and all the people.

Acts 1:23

So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts 11:19

Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews.

Acts 11:20

However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:22

When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Acts 11:27

During this time some prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 15:23

This is the letter they took with them: “This letter is from the apostles and elders, your brothers in Jerusalem. It is written to the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia. Greetings!

Acts 15:25

So we decided, having come to complete agreement, to send you official representatives, along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15:27

We are sending Judas and Silas to confirm what we have decided concerning your question.

Acts 15:3

The church sent the delegates to Jerusalem, and they stopped along the way in Phoenicia and Samaria to visit the believers. They told them—much to everyone’s joy—that the Gentiles, too, were being converted.

Acts 15:30

The messengers went at once to Antioch, where they called a general meeting of the believers and delivered the letter.

Acts 15:32

Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith.

Acts 15:40

Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.

Acts 16:19

Her masters’ hopes of wealth were now shattered, so they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities at the marketplace.

Acts 16:25

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.

Acts 16:29

The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.

Acts 17:10

That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.

Acts 17:14

The believers acted at once, sending Paul on to the coast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind.

Acts 17:4

Some of the Jews who listened were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with many God-fearing Greek men and quite a few prominent women.

Acts 18:5

And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time preaching the word. He testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.

Acts 8:14

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there.

2 Corinthians 1:19

For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

This letter is from Paul, Silas, and Timothy. We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May God give you grace and peace.

2 Thessalonians 1:1

This letter is from Paul, Silas, and Timothy. We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:12

I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.