After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
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After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
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And after they had taryed there a space they were let goo in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles.
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And after they had taried there a space, they were let goe in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles.
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Passages linked to Acts 15:33 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- 1 Corinthians 16:11 Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
- Acts 16:36 The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out and go in peace.”
- Hebrews 11:31 By faith, Rahab the prostitute didn’t perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.
- Genesis 26:29 that you will do us no harm, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace.’ You are now the blessed of Yahweh.”
- Exodus 4:18 Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, “Please let me go and return to my brothers who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive.” Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.”
- Mark 5:34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be cured of your disease.”
- 2 John 1:10 If anyone comes to you, and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him,
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John Calvin 1540 · Public Domain 33. They were let go in peace. That is,…
33. They were let go in peace. That is, when they departed, the brethren, in taking their leave of them, did wish them well, as friends use to do. And there is synecdoche in this member; because the one of the two did only return to Jerusalem. And in the text there is a correction added immediately, that it seemed good to Silas to tarry there; but when Luke joineth them both together, his meaning is only to declare that the Church was quiet before they thought upon any returning. At length he addeth that Paul and Barnabas, so long as they were at Antioch, gave themselves to teaching, and did continue in this work, and yet did they give place to many more. Whereby it appeareth, that they had all one and the same desire without grudging, so that they joined hand in hand to do good; though it seemeth that he maketh mention of many more of set purpose, lest we should think that, after that Paul and Barnabas were departed, that Church was destitute, which did flourish in abundance of teachers. Moreover, the blessing of God, which began straightway to appear again in that Church, is now again commended and extolled, which Church Satan went about by his ministers miserably to scatter and lay waste.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain This is an Hebrew kind of speech, which is…
This is an Hebrew kind of speech, which is as much to say, as the brethren wished them all prosperous success, and the Church dismissed them with good leave.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 33 And after they had tarried there a space,…
33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Ver. 33. They were let go in peace] i.e. Judas was, but not Silas, upon second thoughts, Act 15:34. After their office put upon them by the synod was faithfully discharged, they did not give over the Lord’s work and take their ease; but set themselves to do further service. The Roman generals, after they had once triumphed over their enemies, did no more service to the state. But Cato (of whom Lucan witnesseth that he did toti natum credere mundo) is worthily commended, for that after the honour of a triumph he was no less sedulous and solicitous of a public welfare than before: we must never think we have done enough for God.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain A space; a competent time; some make this space…
A space; a competent time; some make this space to be a year.
They were let go in peace; they were dismissed with earnest prayers for them; for by peace is meant all kind of good, which they desired for them, as Mat 10:13.
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Unto the apostles; such of them as were at Jerusalem, who also had sent them.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And after they had tarried there a space,.... How…
And after they had tarried there a space,.... How long is not certain; the Arabic version renders it "a year"; and it is probable enough, they might stay there so long, till things were thoroughly settled, which were thrown into great disorder and confusion, by the pleaders for circumcision:
they were let go in peace; that is, they were dismissed, and went away with the leave and consent of the church; who returned them thanks for the service and good offices they had done them, and wished them all peace, prosperity, and happiness, both in soul and body, and great success in their ministrations wherever they went: and as they were dismissed in peace, they left the church in perfect peace; an end being put to the controversy about circumcision, which was raised among them; and the members of the church being agreed in their sentiments, and heartily united in their affections to one another: and thus Judas and Silas were honourably dismissed
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from the brethren, at Antioch,
to the Apostles, at Jerusalem; the Alexandrian copy, and Beza's ancient copy, the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions, read, "to them that sent them"; and so include, with the apostles, the elders, and brethren at Jerusalem, who wrote the letter to the church at Antioch, and sent it by them; and it was proper that they should return to them, and give them an account of the success of it, how it was received, and what good it had done.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 33. They were let go] That is, both…
Verse 33. They were let go] That is, both had liberty to depart; but Silas chose to stay a little longer with the brethren.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain A space - For some time.
A space - For some time.
They were let go in peace - An expression implying that they departed with the affectionate regard of the Christians to whom they had ministered, and with their highest wishes for their prosperity, 1Co 16:11; 2Jo 1:10.
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Unto the apostles - At Jerusalem. Many mss., however, instead of “unto the apostles,” read “unto those who had sent them.” The sense is not materially different.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain were let go in peace--with peace, as the customary…
were let go in peace--with peace, as the customary parting salutation.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 33. In peace—For a brief period the two blessed…
33. In peace—For a brief period the two blessed messengers from Jerusalem are lovingly detained as by the bonds of Christian affection. Then they are dismissed with the word of peace from the Church to the apostles especially, under whose inspired guidance the happy result was obtained.
It is sad to think that one of these apostles, Peter, in a subsequent visit to Antioch, after for awhile indulging in the freest social life with the Gentile brethren, did, upon the coming of the persistent Jewish zealots from Jerusalem, change his course and withdraw from Gentile communion, and with “even Barnabas” following his example! It called for all the energy of Paul to rebuke in firm language his venerable senior. But in his last epistle the aged Peter still affectionately remembered “our beloved brother, Paul.”
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 33. they were let go in peace] This is…
33. they were let go in peace] This is the translation of a Hebrew expression, and does not signify ‘they were allowed to go quietly away,’ but “in peace” means “with a blessing or prayer for peace, as a parting word.”
unto the apostles] The oldest MSS. read “unto those that had sent them forth.” So R. V.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (33) Unto the apostles.—The better MSS. have simply, “to…
(33) Unto the apostles.—The better MSS. have simply, “to those that had sent them,” and omit Act_15:34, which was probably added by a later copyist to explain the fact mentioned in Act_15:40.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain Spent some time there for tarried there a space,…
Spent some time there for tarried there a space, A.V. (see Act_18:23 Act_20:3; Jam_4:13) dismissed for let go, A.V. those that had sent them forth for the apostles, A.V. and T.R.
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J. W. McGarvey 1914 · Public Domain See notes on verse 32
See notes on verse 32
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Connecting Statement:
Connecting Statement:
Judas and Silas return to Jerusalem while Paul and Barnabas remain in Antioch.
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After they had spent some time there
This speaks about time as if it were a commodity that a person could spend. The word "they" refers to Judas and Silas. AT: "After they stayed there for a while" (See: Metaphor)
they were sent away in peace from the brothers
This can be stated in active form. AT: "the brothers sent Judas and Silas back in peace" (See: Active or Passive)
the brothers
This refers to the believers in Antioch.
to those who had sent them
"to the believers in Jerusalem who sent Judas and Silas" (See: Acts 15:22)
where they taught
The word "they" here refers to Paul and Barnabas.
the word of the Lord
Here "word" stands for a message. AT: "the message about the Lord" (See: Metonymy)
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Paul
Barnabas
Antioch
preach
word of God
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