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 King James Version (NKJV)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.”

Context of Acts 13:15

13Paul and his companions then left Paphos by ship for Pamphylia, landing at the port town of Perga. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem. 14But Paul and Barnabas traveled inland to Antioch of Pisidia. On the Sabbath they went to the synagogue for the services. 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.” 16So Paul stood, lifted his hand to quiet them, and started speaking. “Men of Israel,” he said, “and you God-fearing Gentiles, listen to me. 17“The God of this nation of Israel chose our ancestors and made them multiply and grow strong during their stay in Egypt. Then with a powerful arm he led them out of their slavery.

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 13:27The people in Jerusalem and their leaders did not recognize Jesus as the one the prophets had spoken about. Instead, they condemned him, and in doing this they fulfilled the prophets’ words that are read every Sabbath.
• Acts 15:21For these laws of Moses have been preached in Jewish synagogues in every city on every Sabbath for many generations.”
• Luke 4:16When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he went as usual to the synagogue on the Sabbath and stood up to read the Scriptures.
• Acts 18:8Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and everyone in his household believed in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also heard Paul, became believers, and were baptized.
• Mark 5:22Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet,
• Acts 1:16“Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David.
• Acts 2:29“Dear brothers, think about this! You can be sure that the patriarch David wasn’t referring to himself, for he died and was buried, and his tomb is still here among us.
• Acts 7:2This was Stephen’s reply: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia before he settled in Haran.
• Acts 15:7At the meeting, after a long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the Gentiles so that they could hear the Good News and believe.
• Acts 22:1“Brothers and esteemed fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me as I offer my defense.”
• Acts 2:4And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
• Acts 20:2While there, he encouraged the believers in all the towns he passed through. Then he traveled down to Greece,
• Romans 12:8If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
• 1 Corinthians 14:3But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.
• Hebrews 13:22I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, to pay attention to what I have written in this brief exhortation.

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