Judas and Silas were prophets. They said many things to give strength and hope to the believers.

犹大和西拉也是先知，就用许多话劝勉弟兄，坚固他们。

犹大和西拉自己也是先知，就用许多话劝勉弟兄，坚固他们。

犹大和西拉自己也是先知，就用许多话劝勉弟兄，坚固他们。

犹大和西拉也是先知，他们讲了许多勉励、坚立弟兄姊妹的话。

犹大和西拉也是先知，说了许多话劝勉弟兄，坚固他们。

犹大和赛拉斯自己也是做先知传道的。他们用很多话鼓励弟兄们，坚固他们。

猶大和西拉也是先知，就用許多話勸勉弟兄，堅固他們。

猶大和西拉自己也是先知，就用許多話勸勉弟兄，堅固他們。

猶大和西拉自己也是先知，就用許多話勸勉弟兄，堅固他們。

猶大和西拉也是先知，他們講了許多勉勵、堅立弟兄姊妹的話。

猶大和西拉也是先知，說了許多話勸勉弟兄，堅固他們。

猶大和西拉（他們也是神言傳講師）、就用許多話鼓勵弟兄，堅固他們。

猶大和賽拉斯自己也是做先知傳道的。他們用很多話鼓勵弟兄們，堅固他們。

猶大西拉、亦先知者、以多言勸兄弟而堅固之、

猶大、西拉、亦先知者、多勸兄弟、以堅其心、

猶大、西拉、亦先知也、以多言勸兄弟而堅之、

樹德、西拉原屬先知、復諄諄勉之、藉堅其志；

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.

And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.

Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith.

Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters and strengthened them with a long message.

Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers and sisters with a lengthy message.

Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.

And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and strengthened them with a long message.

And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed[ them].

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad. He told them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught.“ We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.

In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers. Among them were Barnabas, Simeon, and Lucius from Cyrene. Simeon was also called Niger. Another was Manaen. He had been brought up with Herod, the ruler of Galilee. Saul was among them too.

I consider Silas to be a faithful brother. With his help I have written you this short letter. I have written it to encourage you. And I have written to speak the truth about the true grace of God. Remain strong in it.

So God in his wisdom said,‘ I will send prophets and apostles to them. They will kill some. And they will try to hurt others.’

He said,“‘ In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Holy Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will have dreams.In those days, I will pour out my Spirit on my servants. I will pour out my Spirit on both men and women. When I do, they will prophesy.

God will also keep you strong in faith to the very end. Then you will be without blame on the day our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

The mystery was not made known to people of other times. But now the Holy Spirit has made this mystery known to God’s holy apostles and prophets.

In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

So Christ himself gave the gift of the apostles to the church. He gave the prophets and those who preach the good news. And he also gave the pastors and teachers as a gift to the church.He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.That will continue until we all become one in the faith. We will also become one in the knowledge of God’s Son. Then we will be grown up in the faith. We will receive everything that Christ has for us.

I’m speaking to the elders among you. I was a witness of Christ’s sufferings. And I will also share in the glory that is going to come. I’m making my appeal to you as one who is an elder together with you.

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

First, God has placed apostles in the church. Second, he has placed prophets in the church. Third, he has placed teachers in the church. Then he has given to the church miracles and gifts of healing. He also has given the gift of helping others and the gift of guiding the church. God also has given the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages.Is everyone an apostle? Is everyone a prophet? Is everyone a teacher? Do all work miracles?

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia. He gave strength to the churches there.

In the same way, help the young men to control themselves.Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you teach, be honest and serious.No one can question the truth. So teach what is true. Then those who oppose you will be ashamed. That’s because they will have nothing bad to say about us.Teach slaves to obey their masters in everything they do. Tell them to try to please their masters. They must not talk back to them.They must not steal from them. Instead, they must show that they can be trusted completely. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior appealing in every way.God’s grace has now appeared. By his grace, God offers to save all people.His grace teaches us to say no to godless ways and sinful desires. We must control ourselves. We must do what is right. We must lead godly lives in today’s world.That’s how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us. We are waiting for Jesus Christ to appear in his glory. He is our great God and Savior.He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

I stepped forward to help him and keep him safe. It was the first year that Darius, the Mede, was king.

So I am sending you prophets, wise people, and teachers. You will kill some of them. You will nail some to a cross. Others you will whip in your synagogues. You will chase them from town to town.

He traveled through that area, speaking many words of hope to the people. Finally he arrived in Greece.

Don’t treat prophecies as if they weren’t important.

Only two or three prophets are supposed to speak. Others should decide if what is being said is true.

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch. Here is what they were teaching the believers.“ Moses commanded you to be circumcised,” they said.“ If you aren’t, you can’t be saved.”

Then the apostles, the elders and the whole church decided what to do. They would choose some of their own men who were leaders among the believers. They would send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. So they chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas. They were leaders among the believers.

Those who prophesy should control their speaking.

We all have gifts. They differ according to the grace God has given to each of us. Do you have the gift of prophecy? Then use it according to the faith you have.

Strengthen the hands of those who are weak. Help those whose knees give way.Say to those whose hearts are afraid,“ Be strong and do not fear. Your God will come. He will pay your enemies back. He will come to save you.”

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.

Paul spent some time in Antioch. Then he left and traveled all over Galatia and Phrygia. He gave strength to all the believers there.

We belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. So we strongly command people like that to settle down. They have to earn the food they eat.

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

Peter said many other things to warn them. He begged them,“ Save yourselves from these evil people.”

But the person who prophesies speaks to people. That person prophesies to make people stronger, to give them hope, and to comfort them.

First, I want you to pray for all people. Ask God to help and bless them. Give thanks for them.