Acts 13:15

Acts 13:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it."
• New Living Translation (NLT)After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.”

Context of Acts 13:15

13Now when Paul and his party set sail from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem. 14But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.” 16Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen: 17The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He brought them out of it.

Acts 13:15 word by word

μετὰ δὲ τὴν ἀνάγνωσιν τοῦ νόμου καὶ τῶν προφητῶν ἀπέστειλαν οἱ ἀρχισυνάγωγοι πρὸς αὐτοὺς λέγοντες· ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί, εἴ τίς ἐστιν ἐν ὑμῖν λόγος παρακλήσεως πρὸς τὸν λαόν, λέγετε.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• afterμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• the readingὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the readingἀνάγνωσιςanagnōsis · readingG320
• of the lawνόμοςnomos · lawG3551
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• the prophetsπροφήτηςprophētēs · prophetG4396
• the rulers of the synagogueἀρχισυνάγωγοςarchisunagōgos · synagogue leaderG752
• sentἀποστέλλωapostellō · to sendG649
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• menἀνήρanēr · manG435
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• ye haveεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• any wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• of exhortationπαράκλησιςparaklēsis · encouragementG3874
• ·ἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ·σύsu · youG4771
• the peopleλαόςlaos · a peopleG2992

Cross-references for Acts 13:15

• Acts 13:27For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled them in condemning Him.
• Acts 15:21For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
• Luke 4:16So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
• Acts 18:8Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
• Mark 5:22And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet
• Acts 1:16“Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus;
• Acts 2:29“Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
• Acts 7:2And he said, “Brethren and fathers, listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,
• Acts 15:7And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
• Acts 22:1“Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now.”
• Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
• Acts 20:2Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece
• Romans 12:8he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
• 1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
• Hebrews 13:22And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

Commentaries on Acts 13:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15After the reading of the law and the prophets - A certain portion of the law and another of the prophets, was read every Sabbath; and the law was so divided as to be read over once every year. In the notes at the conclusion of Deuteronomy, I have considered this subject at large, and given a complete table of the Parashoth, sections of the law, and Haphtaroth, sections of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath in the year in the Jewish synagogues. To…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15And after the reading of the law and the prophets - See notes on Luke 4:16. The rulers of the synagogue - Those were persons who had the general charge of the synagogue and its service, to keep everything in order, and to direct the affairs of public worship. They designated the individuals who were to read the Law; and called on those whom they pleased to address the people, and had the power also of inflicting punishment, and of excommunicating, etc…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-31Verses 14-31 When we come together to worship God, we must do it, not only by prayer and praise, but by the reading and hearing of the word of God. The bare reading of the Scriptures in public assemblies is not enough; they should be expounded, and the people exhorted out of them. This is helping people in doing that which is necessary to make the word profitable, to apply it to themselves. Every thing is touched upon in this sermon, which might best…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15People chosen to read in the synagogue read the usual Scriptures for the day. This included one passage from the books of Moses and another from the prophets (see Luke 4:16–28). Then the synagogue leaders invited the visitors to share a word of encouragement for the people.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-1715-17. Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand--as was his manner on such occasions (Ac 21:40; and see Ac 26:1). Men of Israel, and ye that fear God--by the latter expression meaning religious proselytes, who united with the Jews in all acts of ordinary worship. and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in Egypt--by marvellous interpositions for them in their deepest depression.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings