King James Version

Acts 15:31

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

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ἀναγνόντεςanagnontesthey had readἀναγινώσκω (anaginōskō)verb, aorist active participle, nominative, plural, masculine — “they had read”, a single actionG314I read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern.they had readδὲdebutδέconjunction — “but”G1161a weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and.This verse uses “but”.ἐχάρησανecharēsanthey rejoicedχαίρω (chairō)verb, aorist passive indicative, 3rd person plural — “they rejoiced”, a single actionG5463I rejoice, am glad; also a salutation: Hail.they rejoicedἐπὶepiforἐπίpreposition — “for”G1909on, to, against, on the basis of, at.forτῇtētheὁ (ho)article, dative, singular, feminine — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.παρακλήσειparaklēseiconsolationπαράκλησις (paraklēsis)noun, dative, singular, feminine — “consolation”, the to- or for-formG3874a calling for, summons, hence: (a) exhortation, (b) entreaty, (c) encouragement, joy, gladness, (d) consolation, comfort.the consolation

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

and they having read, did rejoice for the consolation;

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American Standard Version (1901)

And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Young’s Literal Translation

and they having read, did rejoice for the consolation;

World English Bible

When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.

Darby Translation

And having read it, they rejoiced at the consolation.

Douay-Rheims