Acts 13:15 asv — And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye h…

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"And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. "

— Acts 13:15, American Standard Version

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Acts 13 — Context

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Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

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Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.

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But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and they went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

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And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

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And Paul stood up, and beckoning with the hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hearken:

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The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they sojourned in the land of Egypt, and with a high arm led he them forth out of it.

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And for about the time of forty years as a nursing-father bare he them in the wilderness.

Acts 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:15 say?
Acts 13:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. ”
Where is Acts 13:15 in the Bible?
Acts 13:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 15.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 13:15.
What translation should I read Acts 13:15 in?
Acts 13:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 13:15?
Acts 13:15 reads (ASV): “And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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