Acts 15:31 Meaning
Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
Context Explained
29That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
30So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
31Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
33And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Philippians 4:4
This verse encourages rejoicing in the Lord, similar to the joy expressed in Acts 15:31.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God is described as the source of all comfort, paralleling the consolation mentioned here.
Romans 15:13
This verse speaks of joy and peace in believing, resonating with the joy of the believers in Acts.
Source: Acts 15:31