Acts 13:15
After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders asked them, "Brothers, if you have any message of encouragement for the people, you may speak."
Acts 15:21
After all, Moses has had people to proclaim him in every city for generations, and on every Sabbath his books are read aloud in the synagogues."
Mark 5:22
Then a synagogue leader named Jairus arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet
Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.
Luke 4:16-18
Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been raised. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. When he stood up to read,
Acts 13:27
For the people who live in Jerusalem and their leaders, not knowing who Jesus was, condemned him and so fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.
Luke 16:16
"The Law and the Prophets remained until John. Since then, the good news about the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone entering it is under attack.
Acts 1:16
"Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the voice of David about Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus,
Acts 2:4
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit gave them that ability.
Acts 2:29
"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and that his tomb is among us to this day.
Acts 2:37
When the crowd that had gathered heard this, they were pierced to the heart. They asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?"
Acts 7:2
Stephen replied: "Listen, brothers and fathers!
Acts 15:7
After a lengthy debate, Peter stood up and told them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days, God chose me to be the one among you through whom the gentiles would hear the message of the gospel and believe.
Acts 18:8
Now Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole family. Many Corinthians who heard Paul also believed and were baptized.
Acts 18:17
Then all of them took Sosthenes, the synagogue leader, and began beating him in front of the judge's seat. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this.
Acts 20:2
He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece
Acts 22:1
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."
Romans 12:8
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort.