Acts 15:31 bbe — And after reading it, they were glad of its comfort.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Acts 15:31, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 15 — Context

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For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us, to put on you nothing more than these necessary things;

29

To keep from things offered to false gods, and from blood, and from things put to death in ways which are against the law, and from the evil desires of the body; if you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. May you be happy.

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So they, being sent away, came down to Antioch, and having got the people together, they gave them the letter.

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

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And Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, gave teaching to the brothers and made them strong in the faith.

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And when they had been there for some time, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

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Acts 15:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:31 say?
Acts 15:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And after reading it, they were glad of its comfort.”
Where is Acts 15:31 in the Bible?
Acts 15:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 31.
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 15:31.
What translation should I read Acts 15:31 in?
Acts 15:31 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 15:31?
Acts 15:31 reads (BBE): “And after reading it, they were glad of its comfort.” 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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