Biblia Todo Logo
Cross References

- Advertisements -




Acts 15:40

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

While Paul chose Silas for his companion and, after he had been committed by the Brethren to the gracious care of the Lord,

See the chapter Copy

14 Cross References  

On coming there he saw to his great joy these tokens of the loving-kindness of God, and encouraged them all to make up their minds to be faithful to the Lord--

Accordingly, after fasting and prayer, they placed their hands on them and dismissed them.

From there they sailed to Antioch--the place where they had been committed to the gracious care of God for the work which they had now finished.

It was then decided by the Apostles and the Officers, with the assent of the whole Church, to choose some of their number, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Those chosen were Judas (called Barsabas) and Silas, who were leading men among the Brethren.

Judas and Silas, who were themselves Prophets, further encouraged the Brethren by many an address, and strengthened their faith.

When her masters saw that there was no hope of further profit from her, they seized Paul and Silas, dragged them into the public square to the authorities,

Some of the people were convinced, and threw in their lot with Paul and Silas, as did also a large body of Greeks who were accustomed to join in the Jewish services, and a great number of women belonging to the leading families.

And now I commend you to the Lord and to the Message of his Love--a Message which has the power to build up your characters, and to give you your place among all those who have become Christ's People.

But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.

May the blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion with the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

May the Lord be with your soul. God bless you all.

All who are with me here send you their greeting. Give my greeting to our friends in the Faith. God bless you all.




Follow us:

Advertisements


Advertisements