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Acts 13:15-17

15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

16 Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!

17 The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt, with mighty power he led them out of that country,

Cross References for Acts 13:15-17

Acts 7:2 - To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our fathe... Click to read the verse Acts 7:2 Click to read the verse Acts 7:2

Acts 2:37 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles... Click to read the verse Acts 2:37 Click to read the verse Acts 2:37

Acts 2:29 - “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tom... Click to read the verse Acts 2:29 Click to read the verse Acts 2:29

Luke 13:14 - Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue ruler said to the people, “The... Click to read the verse Luke 13:14 Click to read the verse Luke 13:14

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

Exodus 24:7 - Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, “We will do ev... Click to read the verse Exodus 24:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 24:7

Luke 16:16 - Additional Teachings “The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the... Click to read the verse Luke 16:16 Click to read the verse Luke 16:16

Deuteronomy 31:11 - when all Israel comes to appear before the Lord your God at the place he will choose, you shall... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:11

2 Chronicles 17:9 - They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord; they went aroun... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 17:9 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 17:9

Acts 15:21 - For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues... Click to read the verse Acts 15:21 Click to read the verse Acts 15:21

Acts 15:7 - After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago ... Click to read the verse Acts 15:7 Click to read the verse Acts 15:7

Nehemiah 13:1 - Nehemiah’s Final Reforms On that day the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the peo... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:1 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:1

1 Corinthians 14:3 - But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3

Acts 22:1 - 22 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.” Click to read the verse Acts 22:1 Click to read the verse Acts 22:1

Acts 1:16 - and said, “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago thr... Click to read the verse Acts 1:16 Click to read the verse Acts 1:16

Acts 24:14 - However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they cal... Click to read the verse Acts 24:14 Click to read the verse Acts 24:14

Nehemiah 8:3 - He read it aloud from daybreak till noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate in the pr... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:3

Acts 13:27 - The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fu... Click to read the verse Acts 13:27 Click to read the verse Acts 13:27

Hebrews 13:22 - Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:22

Acts 2:4 - All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:4 Click to read the verse Acts 2:4

2 Corinthians 3:14 - But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:14

Acts 18:17 - Then they all turned on Sosthenes the synagogue ruler and beat him in front of the court. But G... Click to read the verse Acts 18:17 Click to read the verse Acts 18:17

Matthew 9:18 - A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and sa... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:18

Luke 4:17 - The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it i... Click to read the verse Luke 4:17 Click to read the verse Luke 4:17

Mark 5:22 - Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet Click to read the verse Mark 5:22 Click to read the verse Mark 5:22

Acts 18:8 - Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Co... Click to read the verse Acts 18:8 Click to read the verse Acts 18:8

Luke 8:41 - Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with ... Click to read the verse Luke 8:41 Click to read the verse Luke 8:41

Acts 20:2 - He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally ... Click to read the verse Acts 20:2 Click to read the verse Acts 20:2

Luke 4:16-18 - He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the syna... Click to read the verse Luke 4:16-18 Click to read the verse Luke 4:16-18