Acts 15:40
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 15
“And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.”Acts 15:40
What Does Acts 15:40 Mean?
Acts 15:40 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 40 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Acts 15:40 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 14:26“And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”Acts 15:22“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”Acts 11:23“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”Acts 13:3“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”Acts 20:32“And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”2 Corinthians 11:28“Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.”Acts 15:32“And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.”Acts 16:1“Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:”Acts 16:3“Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.”Acts 17:4“And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.”2 Corinthians 11:26“In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;”2 Corinthians 13:14“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.”1 Thessalonians 1:1“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”2 Timothy 4:22“The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.”Titus 3:15“All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.”2 John 1:10“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:”
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