Acts 13:15

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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 rulers did not recognize him, and they fulfilled the sayings of the prophets that are read every Sabbath by condemning him.

For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every town from ancient times, because he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath."

Now Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read,

The rulers

Crispus, the president of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his entire household, and many of the Corinthians who heard about it believed and were baptized.

Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came up, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet.

Ye men

"Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas -- who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus --

"Brothers, I can speak confidently to you about our forefather David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

So he replied, "Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,

After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me to preach to the Gentiles so they would hear the message of the gospel and believe.

"Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you."

If

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them.

After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece,

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.