Acts 15:34 cpdv — But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. So Judas alone departed to Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. So Judas alone departed to Jerusalem. "

— Acts 15:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 15 — Context

31

And when they had read it, they were gladdened by this consolation.

32

But Judas and Silas, being also prophets themselves, consoled the brothers with many words, and they were strengthened.

33

Then, after spending some more time there, they were dismissed with peace, by the brothers, to those who had sent them.

34

But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. So Judas alone departed to Jerusalem.

35

And Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, with many others, teaching and evangelizing the Word of the Lord.

36

Then, after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return to visit the brothers throughout all the cities in which we have preached the Word of the Lord, to see how they are.”

37

And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also.

Acts 15:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:34 say?
Acts 15:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. So Judas alone departed to Jerusalem. ”
Where is Acts 15:34 in the Bible?
Acts 15:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 34.
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 15:34.
What translation should I read Acts 15:34 in?
Acts 15:34 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 15:34?
Acts 15:34 reads (CPDV): “But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. So Judas alone departed to Jerusalem. ” 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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