Acts 15:3
Good News Translation
They were sent on their way by the church; and as they went through Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported how the Gentiles had turned to God; this news brought great joy to all the believers.

New Revised Standard Version
So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the believers.

Contemporary English Version
The men who were sent by the church went through Phoenicia and Samaria, telling how the Gentiles had turned to God. This news made the Lord's followers very happy.

New American Bible
They were sent on their journey by the church, and passed through Phoenicia and Samaria telling of the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

Douay-Rheims Bible
They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the brethren.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the brethren.

brought.

Acts 21:5 And the days being expired, departing we went forward, they all bringing us on our way, with their wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we kneeled down on the shore: and we prayed.

Acts 28:15 And from thence, when the brethren had heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns. Whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God and took courage.

Romans 15:24 When I shall begin to take my journey into Spain, I hope that, as I pass, I shall see you and be brought on my way thither by you: if first, in part, I shall have enjoyed you.

1 Corinthians 16:6,11 And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go. . . .

Titus 3:13 Send forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollo, with care that nothing be wanting to them.

3 John 1:6-8 Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight of the church. Whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on their way in a manner worthy of God: . . .

passed.

Acts 8:14 Now, when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John.

Acts 11:19 Now they who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose on occasion of Stephen went about as far as Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none, but to the Jews only.

declaring.

Acts 15:12 And all the multitude held their peace: and they heard Barnabas and Paul telling what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

Acts 14:27 And when they were come and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Acts 21:19,20 Whom when he had saluted, he related particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. . . .

they caused.

Acts 11:18 Having heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God, saying: God then hath also to the Gentiles given repentance, unto life.

Acts 13:48,52 And the Gentiles hearing it were glad and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to life everlasting believed. . . .

Isaiah 60:4,5 Lift up thy eyes round about, and see: all these are gathered together, they are come to thee: thy sons shall come from afar, and thy daughters shall rise up at thy side. . . .

Isaiah 66:12-14 For thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring upon her as it were a river of peace, and as an overflowing torrent the glory of the Gentiles, which you shall suck; you shall be carried at the breasts, and upon the knees they shall caress you. . . .

Luke 15:5-10,23,24,32 And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing? . . .

Context
The Dispute over Circumcision
2And when Paul and Barnabas had no small contest with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of the other side should go up to the apostles and priests to Jerusalem, about this question. 3They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the brethren. 4And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.…
Cross References
Acts 1:15
In those days Peter rising up in the midst of the brethren, said (now the number of persons together was about an hundred and twenty):

Acts 11:19
Now they who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose on occasion of Stephen went about as far as Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none, but to the Jews only.

Acts 14:27
And when they were come and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Acts 15:1
And some, coming down from Judea, taught the brethren: That, except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved.

Acts 15:4
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.

Acts 15:12
And all the multitude held their peace: and they heard Barnabas and Paul telling what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

Acts 15:22
Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company and to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren.

Acts 15:32
But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren and confirmed them.

Acts 17:15
And they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

Acts 20:38
Being grieved most of all for the word which he had said, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him on his way to the ship.

Acts 21:5
And the days being expired, departing we went forward, they all bringing us on our way, with their wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we kneeled down on the shore: and we prayed.

Romans 15:24
When I shall begin to take my journey into Spain, I hope that, as I pass, I shall see you and be brought on my way thither by you: if first, in part, I shall have enjoyed you.

1 Corinthians 16:6
And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go.

1 Corinthians 16:11
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct ye him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

2 Corinthians 1:16
And to pass by you into Macedonia: and again from Macedonia to come to you, and by you to be brought on my way towards Judea.

Titus 3:13
Send forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollo, with care that nothing be wanting to them.

3 John 1:6
Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight of the church. Whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on their way in a manner worthy of God:

Acts 15:2
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