Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 15:31

31 Which when they had read, they rejoyced [illegible: 1 letter]or the consolation.

It could not but much rejoyce the Gentile-Believers, that they were exempted from Circumcision, and the Ceremonial Law. And it gladded the Believing Iews also, that the Controversy was determined, and Concord established amongst them; but much more might they all rejoyce to understand the Grace of the Gospel; and that we are not justified by the deeds of the Law, but by faith in Christ, Rom. 5.1. This word also signifies Exhortation, and it was matter of Joy to be put upon such excellent duties, as our most Holy Religion recommends, and to be deterred from such erroneous Evils as it forbids. All that God requires of us, being only to eschew evil, and to do good, Isai. 1.16.17. 1 Pet. 3.11.

Marginal references: Or, Exhortation.