Acts 15:32 net — Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

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"Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech."

— Acts 15:32, NET Bible

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Acts 15 — Context

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that you abstain from meat that has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what has been strangled and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from doing these things, you will do well. Farewell.

30

So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter.

31

When they read it aloud, the people rejoiced at its encouragement.

32

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

33

After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

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But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming(along with many others) the word of the Lord.

Acts 15:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:32 say?
Acts 15:32 in the NET Bible reads: “Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.”
Where is Acts 15:32 in the Bible?
Acts 15:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 32.
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 15:32.
What translation should I read Acts 15:32 in?
Acts 15:32 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 15:32?
Acts 15:32 reads (NET): “Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.” 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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