Acts 15:32

"When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement."

Key Reflection

This verse indicates that reading a letter brought joy and renewed hope to the recipients. It suggests that the message contained in the letter was encouraging, possibly resolving previous conflicts or affirming their faith, thus fostering spiritual upliftment among the believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 32. Being prophets. See Barnes "Ac 11:27". This evidently implies that they had been preachers before they went to Antioch. What was the precise nature of the office of a prophet in the Christian church, it is not easy to ascertain. Possibly it may imply that they were teachers of unusual or remarkable ability. Confirmed them. Strengthened them; that is, by their instructions and exhortations. See Barnes "Ac 14:22". {*} "prophets" "teachers" {a} "confirmed them" Ac 14:22 __________________________________________________________________

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