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Acts 13:15 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Acts 13:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Acts 13:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 13:15
After the reading of the law and the prophets (μετὰ δὲ τὴν ἀνάγνωσιν τοῦ νόμου καὶ τῶν προφητῶν, meta de tēn anagnōsin tou nomou kai tōn prophētōn)—synagogue worship followed prescribed liturgy: the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9), prayers, Torah reading (continuous lectionary), prophetic reading (haftarah), and exposition. Paul's opportunity came during the exposition portion, after Scripture had been publicly read. The law and prophets encompassed Israel's entire canonical Scripture, providing Paul's textual foundation for preaching Christ.Word of exhortation (λόγος παρακλήσεως, logos paraklēseōs)...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 13:15
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“brothers”
“being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.,For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.,,,,,,,,”
“one of the rulers of the synagogue”
“and their rulers”
“Men”
“where he had been brought up. He entered”
“to his exhorting: he who gives”
“exhortation”
“the ruler of the synagogue”
“and everyone is forcing his way into it.”