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Acts 13:15–16

15 After the reading from the Lawb and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”

16 Standing up, Paul motioned with his handc and said: “Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!

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Acts 13:15–16 — English Standard Version (ESV)

15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” 16 So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said:

“Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen.

Acts 13:15–16 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

15 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. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said,

Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

Acts 13:15–16 — New Living Translation (NLT)

15 After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.”

16 So Paul stood, lifted his hand to quiet them, and started speaking. “Men of Israel,” he said, “and you God-fearing Gentiles, listen to me.

Acts 13:15–16 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

15 And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.”

16 Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:

Acts 13:15–16 — New Century Version (NCV)

15 After the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were read, the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have any message that will encourage the people, please speak.”

16 Paul stood up, raised his hand, and said, “You Israelites and you who worship God, please listen!

Acts 13:15–16 — American Standard Version (ASV)

15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 16 And Paul stood up, and beckoning with the hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hearken:

Acts 13:15–16 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, speak. 16 And Paul, rising up and making a sign with the hand, said, Israelites, and ye that fear God, hearken.

Acts 13:15–16 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

15 After reading from Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent ⸤a message⸥ to Paul and Barnabas. The message said, “Brothers, if you have any words of encouragement for the people, feel free to speak.” 

16 Then Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and said, “Men of Israel and converts to Judaism, listen to me.

Acts 13:15–16 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

15 After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any message of encouragement for the people, you can speak.”

16 Then Paul stood up and motioned with his hand and said: “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!

Acts 13:15–16 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

15 After the reading of the law and the prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, give it.” 16 So Paul stood up and with a gesture began to speak:

“You Israelites, and others who fear God, listen.

Acts 13:15–16 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

15 So after the reading from the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Men and brothers, if there is any message of exhortation by you for the people, say it.”

16 So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, he said, “Israelite men, and those who fear God, listen!

Acts 13:15–16 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

15 The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the synagogue rulers sent word to Paul and his companions. They said, “Brothers, do you have a message of hope for the people? If you do, please speak.”

16 Paul stood up and motioned with his hand. Then he said, “Men of Israel, and you non-Jews who worship God, listen to me!

Acts 13:15–16 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

15 After the reading of the Law and the Prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying, “Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”

16 Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said,

Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:


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