But Abraham said, ‘They have the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets {\cf2\super [267]} to read; let them learn from that!’
Acts 15:21 - Easy To Read Version They should not do these things, because there are still men (Jews) in every city who teach the law of Moses. The words of Moses have been read in the synagogue {\cf2\super [313]} every Sabbath day {\cf2\super [314]} for many years.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For from ancient generations Moses has had his preachers in every town, for he is read [aloud] every Sabbath in the synagogues. American Standard Version (1901) For Moses from generations of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath. Common English Bible After all, Moses has been proclaimed in every city for a long time, and is read aloud every Sabbath in every synagogue.” Catholic Public Domain Version For Moses, from ancient times, has had in each city those who preach him in the synagogues, where he is read on every Sabbath." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him in the synagogues, where he is read every sabbath. |
But Abraham said, ‘They have the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets {\cf2\super [267]} to read; let them learn from that!’
Jesus traveled to Nazareth, the town where he grew up. On the Sabbath day {\cf2\super [69]} he went to the synagogue {\cf2\super [70]} like he always did. Jesus stood up to read.
The law of Moses and the writings of the prophets {\cf2\super [257]} were read. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have something to say that will help the people here, please speak!”
The \{Jews\} living in Jerusalem and the Jewish leaders did not realize that \{Jesus\} was the Savior. The words that the prophets {\cf2\super [268]} wrote \{about Jesus\} were read to the Jews every Sabbath day, {\cf2\super [269]} but they did not understand. The Jews condemned Jesus. When they did this, they made the words of the prophets come true!