31 When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. 32 Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and strengthened them with a long message.(A) 33 After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace(B) by the brothers to those who had sent them.[a][b]

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 15:33 Other mss read the brothers to the apostles
  2. Acts 15:33 Other mss add v. 34: But Silas decided to stay there.

31 The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message. 32 Judas and Silas,(A) who themselves were prophets,(B) said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. 33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace(C) to return to those who had sent them.

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