Acts 15:30-35

30So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and after assembling the congregation, they delivered the letter.

31And when they had read it, the people rejoiced greatly at the encouragement and comfort [it brought them].

32Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets (divinely inspired spokesmen), encouraged and strengthened the believers with many words.

33After spending some time there, they were sent back by the brothers with [the greeting of] peace to those who had sent them.

34[However, Silas decided to stay there.]

35But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and with many others also continued teaching and proclaiming the good news, the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].