Bible Strands
Acts 13:15
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — After the Sabbath reading in Pisidian Antioch, the synagogue leaders send a message to Paul and his companions inviting them to address the gathered congregation.
The words — μετὰ (meta) literally means “after,” marking the precise chronological sequence of the synagogue service before any open exhortation.
The thread — The pattern of Sabbath synagogue readings appears in Acts 15:21 and structurally parallels the exhortation framework in Hebrews 13:22.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note that early Christian preaching functioned within established Jewish worship routines rather than as a separate movement.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:22 I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
- Acts 15:21 For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”
- Mark 5:22 A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet
- Luke 4:16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,
- Acts 13:27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.
- Acts 18:17 At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.
- Acts 22:1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
- Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
- 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
- Luke 16:16 The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.