Acts 15:23

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!

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  • Jas 1:1 : 1 ¶ Salutation From James, a slave of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes dispersed abroad. Greetings!
  • Acts 23:26 : 26 Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings.
  • Acts 15:22 : 22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.
  • Acts 15:41 : 41 He passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
  • Gal 1:21 : 21 Afterward I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
  • Rom 16:3-9 : 3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. 5 Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my good friend Stachys. 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my compatriot. Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. 12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, laborers in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters with them. 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the believers who are with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
  • 2 John 1:3 : 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
  • 2 John 1:10 : 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not give him any greeting,
  • 2 John 1:13 : 13 The children of your elect sister greet you.
  • 3 John 1:14 : 14 But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face.
  • Acts 18:18 : 18 Paul Returns to Antioch in Syria Paul, after staying many more days in Corinth, said farewell to the brothers and sailed away to Syria accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because he had made a vow.
  • Acts 21:3 : 3 After we sighted Cyprus and left it behind on our port side, we sailed on to Syria and put in at Tyre, because the ship was to unload its cargo there.
  • Acts 21:25 : 25 But regarding the Gentiles who have believed, we have written a letter, having decided that they should avoid meat that has been sacrificed to idols and blood and what has been strangled and sexual immorality.”
  • Acts 11:18 : 18 When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying,“So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”
  • Acts 14:27 : 27 When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.
  • Acts 15:1 : 1 The Jerusalem Council Now some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers,“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
  • Acts 15:4 : 4 When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.

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  • Acts 15:24-25
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    24Since we have heard that some have gone out from among us with no orders from us and have confused you, upsetting your minds by what they said,

    25we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,

  • Acts 15:27-31
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    27Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas who will tell you these things themselves in person.

    28For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:

    29that you abstain from meat that has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what has been strangled and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from doing these things, you will do well. Farewell.

    30So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter.

    31When they read it aloud, the people rejoiced at its encouragement.

  • Acts 15:22
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    22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.

  • Acts 11:30
    74%

    30They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

  • Acts 15:33
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    33After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

  • Acts 15:1-4
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    1The Jerusalem Council Now some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers,“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

    2When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.

    3So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

    4When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.

  • Acts 11:22-23
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    72%

    22A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

    23When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

  • Acts 16:4
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    4As they went through the towns, they passed on the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey.

  • Acts 15:6
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    6Both the apostles and the elders met together to deliberate about this matter.

  • Acts 15:41
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    41He passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

  • Gal 1:2-3
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    2and all the brothers with me, to the churches of Galatia.

    3Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • Acts 11:1
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    1Peter Defends His Actions to the Jerusalem Church Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God.

  • Gal 2:9
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    9and when James, Cephas, and John, who had a reputation as pillars, recognized the grace that had been given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we would go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

  • 2 John 1:13
    71%

    13The children of your elect sister greet you.

  • Acts 23:25-26
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    25He wrote a letter that went like this:

    26Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings.

  • Gal 1:21
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    21Afterward I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

  • Acts 14:26
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    26From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.

  • Acts 14:23
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    23When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.

  • Acts 13:14-15
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    14Moving on from Perga, they arrived at Pisidian Antioch, and on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down.

    15After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying,“Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it.”

  • Acts 18:22
    69%

    22and when he arrived at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem and then went down to Antioch.

  • 1 Cor 16:20-21
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    20All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

    21I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand.

  • Acts 11:19-20
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    19Activity in the Church at Antioch Now those who had been scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one but Jews.

    20But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene among them who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks too, proclaiming the good news of the Lord Jesus.

  • Acts 15:19
    69%

    19“Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God,

  • Acts 28:21
    68%

    21They replied,“We have received no letters from Judea about you, nor have any of the brothers come from there and reported or said anything bad about you.

  • Acts 13:3-4
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    68%

    3Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off.

    4Paul and Barnabas Preach in Cyprus So Barnabas and Saul, sent out by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

  • 1 Pet 5:14
    68%

    14Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

  • Acts 21:17
    68%

    17When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.

  • 2 Cor 13:13
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    13The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

  • Acts 21:19
    67%

    19When Paul had greeted them, he began to explain in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

  • 1 Pet 1:1
    67%

    1¶ Salutation From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad(in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen

  • Eph 6:23
    67%

    23Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thess 5:26
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    26Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.

  • Acts 14:21
    67%

    21Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria After they had proclaimed the good news in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch.

  • Titus 3:15
    67%

    15Everyone with me greets you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

  • 1 Cor 16:3
    67%

    3Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.