Acts 15:22
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,”
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“Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, chosen men out of themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren--”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 15:22 — 23 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 3:36All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.
- 2 Chronicles 30:4This proposal pleased the king and the whole assembly.
- 2 Chronicles 30:12Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.
- Acts 1:23So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
- Acts 6:4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
- Acts 8:14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
- Acts 11:22When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
- Acts 15:1Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
- Acts 15:23and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
- Acts 15:25So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
- Acts 15:27Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
- Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 15:40but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
- Acts 16:19When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
- Acts 16:25About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
- Acts 16:29Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
- Acts 17:4Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
- Acts 17:10As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
- Acts 17:14The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
- Acts 18:5And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
- 1 Peter 5:12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
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