Acts 13:15

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

The reading

Acts 13:27

Acts 15:21

Luke 4:16

The rulers

Acts 18:8

Mark 5:22

Ye men

Acts 22:1

If

Hebrews 13:22

Bible References

The reading

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.

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."

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,

The rulers

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.

Then a synagogue leader named Jairus arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet

Ye men

"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,

"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and that his tomb is among us to this day.

Stephen replied: "Listen, brothers and fathers!

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.

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."

If

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit gave them that ability.

He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece

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.

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort.

I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.