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The Council at Jerusalem

Acts 15:21

In 9 translations

BSB
For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”
KJV
For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
WEB
For Moses from generations of old has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
ASV
For Moses from generations of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath.
LSV
for Moses has those preaching him from former generations in every city—being read every Sabbath in the synagogues.”
YLT
for Moses from former generations in every city hath those preaching him — in the synagogues every sabbath being read.'
DBY
For Moses, from generations of old, has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath.
DRC
For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him in the synagogues, where he is read every sabbath.
GNV
For Moses of olde time hath in euery citie them that preache him, seeing he is read in the Synagogues euery Sabbath day.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of Μωϋσῆς: Textus Receptus: Μωσῆς.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Μωϋσῆς γὰρ ἐκ γενεῶν ἀρχαίων κατὰ πόλιν τοὺς κηρύσσοντας αὐτὸν ἔχει ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς κατὰ πᾶν σάββατον ἀναγινωσκόμενος.
RP2018
Μωϋσῆς γὰρ ἐκ γενεῶν ἀρχαίων κατὰ πόλιν τοὺς κηρύσσοντας αὐτὸν ἔχει, ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς κατὰ πᾶν σάββατον ἀναγινωσκόμενος.
TR-Boyd
Μωσῆς γὰρ ἐκ γενεῶν ἀρχαίων κατὰ πόλιν τοὺς κηρύσσοντας αὐτὸν ἔχει, ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς κατὰ πᾶν σάββατον ἀναγινωσκόμενος.
SCR1894
μωσης γαρ εκ γενεων αρχαιων κατα πολιν τους κηρυσσοντας αυτον εχει εν ταις συναγωγαις κατα παν σαββατον αναγινωσκομενος

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👤 Moses◆ Jerusalem Council◆ Second Missionary Journey

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Acts 13:15After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
  • Acts 13:27The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.
  • 2 Corinthians 3:14–15But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil…
  • Luke 4:16Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,
  • Nehemiah 8:1–12At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. On the first day of…

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