Acts 15:31 web — When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.

World English Bible

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

— Acts 15:31, World English Bible

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Acts 15 — Context

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For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:

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that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell."

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So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.

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

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Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.

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After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.

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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 World English Bible reads: “When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.”
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 (WEB): “When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.” 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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