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Acts 15:31

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Berean Standard Bible

When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Bible in Basic English

And after reading it, they were glad of its comfort.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Free Bible Version

After they had read it, the people were so happy for the encouraging message.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when they had read it, they reioyced for the consolation.

King James (Authorized) Version

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Plain English Version

Those Christians read that letter, and they were very happy.

Translation for Translators

When the believers there read the letter, they rejoiced, because its message encouraged them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When they had read it, they rejoiced because of the encouragement.

Noah Webster Bible

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

World English Bible

When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.

Young's Literal Translation

and they having read, did rejoice for the consolation;

Context

The Believers at Antioch Rejoice

³⁰So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.³¹When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

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Summary

Acts 15:31 highlights the response of the believers in Antioch upon receiving the letter from the Jerusalem council. They rejoiced and were encouraged by the message of unity and grace, recognizing the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit in the decision-making process. This verse underscores the importance of communication and mutual support among different Christian communities, promoting harmony and understanding in the early church. The believers' joy reflects the peace that comes from resolving disputes and upholding the core principles of faith. Overall, Acts 15:31 exemplifies the power of God's Word to bring about reconciliation and strengthen the bonds of fellowship among believers.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

They rejoiced for the consolation - It was not a matter of small moment to have a question on which such stress was laid decided by an apostolic council, over which the Spirit of God presided.

Acts 15:31

The Believers at Antioch Rejoice

³⁰So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.³¹When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

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Berean Standard Bible

When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Bible in Basic English

And after reading it, they were glad of its comfort.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Free Bible Version

After they had read it, the people were so happy for the encouraging message.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when they had read it, they reioyced for the consolation.

King James (Authorized) Version

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Plain English Version

Those Christians read that letter, and they were very happy.

Translation for Translators

When the believers there read the letter, they rejoiced, because its message encouraged them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When they had read it, they rejoiced because of the encouragement.

Noah Webster Bible

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

World English Bible

When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.

Young's Literal Translation

and they having read, did rejoice for the consolation;