32 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
32 And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.
32 Judas and Silas, good preachers both of them, strengthened their new friends with many words of courage and hope.
32 Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.
32 Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 15:32
Commentary on Acts 15:22-35
(Read Acts 15:22-35)
Being warranted to declare themselves directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Ghost, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good unto God the Holy Spirit, as well as to them, to lay upon the converts no other burden than the things before mentioned, which were necessary, either on their own account, or from present circumstances. It was a comfort to hear that carnal ordinances were no longer imposed on them, which perplexed the conscience, but could not purify or pacify it; and that those who troubled their minds were silenced, so that the peace of the church was restored, and that which threatened division was removed. All this was consolation for which they blessed God. Many others were at Antioch. Where many labour in the word and doctrine, yet there may be opportunity for us: the zeal and usefulness of others should stir us up, not lay us asleep.