Acts 13:15 - Easy To Read Version

¹⁵ 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!”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁵ After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders [of the worship] of the synagogue sent to them saying, Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation or consolation or encouragement for the people, say it.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

Common English Bible

¹⁵ After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders invited them, “Brothers, if one of you has a sermon for the people, please speak.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ Then, after the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent to them, saying: "Noble brothers, if there is in you any word of exhortation to the people, speak."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁵ And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying: Ye men, brethren, if you have any word of exhortation to make to the people, speak.

Acts 13:15 Tagairtí Cros

Mark 5:22

A leader of the synagogue {\cf2\super [57]} came to that place. His name was Jairus. Jairus saw Jesus and bowed down before him.

Luke 16:16

“Before John the Baptizer came, God wanted the people to live by the law \{of Moses\} and the writings of the prophets. {\cf2\super [263]} But since the time of John, the Good News about the kingdom of God is being told. Many people are trying hard to get into the kingdom of God.

Acts 13:27

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!

Acts 15:21

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.”

Acts 15:7

There was a long debate. Then Peter stood up and said to them, “My brothers, I know that you remember what happened in the early days. God chose me then from among you to tell the Good News {\cf2\super [305]} to the non-Jewish people. They heard the Good News from me and they believed.

Acts 18:17

Then they all grabbed Sosthenes. (Sosthenes was \{now\} the leader of the synagogue. {\cf2\super [367]})They beat Sosthenes before the court. But this did not bother Gallio.

Acts 18:8

Crispus was the leader of that synagogue. Crispus and all the people living in his house believed in the Lord (Jesus). Many other people in Corinth also listened to Paul. They too believed and were baptized. {\cf2\super [365]}

Acts 2:29

“My brothers, I can tell you truly about David, {\cf2\super [32]} our ancestor. He died and was buried. His grave is still here with us today.

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they felt very, very sorry. They asked Peter and the other apostles, {\cf2\super [41]} “Brothers, what should we do?”

Acts 2:4

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, {\cf2\super [18]} and they began to speak different languages. The Holy Spirit was giving them the power to do this.

Acts 20:2

He said many things to strengthen the followers \{of Jesus\} in the different places on his way through Macedonia. Then Paul went to Greece (Achaia).

Acts 22:1

Paul said, “My brothers and my fathers, listen to me! I will make my defense to you.”

Acts 4:36

One of the believers was named Joseph. The apostles {\cf2\super [82]} called him Barnabas. (This name means “A person that helps others.”) He was a Levite {\cf2\super [83]} born in Cyprus.

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “My Jewish fathers and brothers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to Abraham, our ancestor. Abraham was in Mesopotamia. This was before he lived in Haran.

Romans 12:8

If a person has the gift of comforting other people, then that person should comfort. If a person has the gift of giving to help other people, then that person should give freely. If a person has the gift of being a leader, then that person should work hard when he leads. If a person has the gift of showing kindness to other people, then that person should be glad to do that.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But a person that prophesies is speaking to people. He gives people strength, encouragement, and comfort.

2 Corinthians 3:14

But their minds were closed—they could not understand. Even today that same covering hides the meaning when they (the Jews) read the writings of the old agreement. {\cf2\super [15]} That covering has not been removed. It is taken away only through Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

We encourage (teach) people. No person has fooled us. We are not evil. We are not trying to trick people. Those are not our reasons for doing what we do.

Hebrews 13:22

My brothers and sisters, I beg you to listen patiently to these things I have said. I said these things to strengthen you. And this letter is not very long.