Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them. New Living Translation They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace. English Standard Version And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. Berean Standard Bible After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them. Berean Literal Bible And having continued a time, they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those having sent them. King James Bible And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. New King James Version And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. New American Standard Bible After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers and sisters in peace to those who had sent them out. NASB 1995 After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out. NASB 1977 And after they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out. Legacy Standard Bible And after they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers in peace to those who had sent them. Amplified Bible After spending some time there, they were sent back by the brothers with [the greeting of] peace to those who had sent them. Christian Standard Bible After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them. Holman Christian Standard Bible After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. American Standard Version And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth. Contemporary English Version The men from Jerusalem stayed on in Antioch for a while. And when they left to return to the ones who had sent them, the followers wished them well. English Revised Version And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Judas and Silas had stayed in Antioch for some time, the congregation sent them back to Jerusalem with friendly greetings to those who had sent them. Good News Translation After spending some time there, they were sent off in peace by the believers and went back to those who had sent them. International Standard Version After staying there for some time, they were sent back with a greeting from the brothers to those who had sent them. Majority Standard Bible After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to the apostles. NET Bible After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. New Heart English Bible After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to those that had sent them forth. Webster's Bible Translation And after they had tarried there a time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles. Weymouth New Testament After spending some time there they received an affectionate farewell from the brethren to return to those who had sent them. World English Bible After they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brothers to the apostles. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brothers to the apostles; Berean Literal Bible And having continued a time, they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those having sent them. Young's Literal Translation and having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles; Smith's Literal Translation And having made time, they were loosed with peace from the brethren to the sent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd after they had spent some time there, they were let go with peace by the brethren, unto them that had sent them. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, after spending some more time there, they were dismissed with peace, by the brothers, to those who had sent them. New American Bible After they had spent some time there, they were sent off with greetings of peace from the brothers to those who had commissioned them. New Revised Standard Version After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the believers to those who had sent them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd after they had been there some time, the brethren let them go in peace to the apostles. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And after they were there awhile, they released the brethren to the Apostles in peace. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd after spending some time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren, to those who had sent them. Godbey New Testament and having spent the time, they were discharged by the brethren with peace back to the apostles who sent them. Haweis New Testament And having stayed their time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles. Mace New Testament and after they had stay'd there some time, with the good wishes of the brethren, they had leave to go to the apostles. Weymouth New Testament After spending some time there they received an affectionate farewell from the brethren to return to those who had sent them. Worrell New Testament And, having spent a time there, they were sent away with peace from the brethren to those who had sent them. Worsley New Testament And after some time, they were dismissed with peace from the brethren to the apostles. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Believers at Antioch Rejoice…32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. 33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them. … Cross References Acts 13:3 And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 14:26-27 From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. / When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Acts 16:40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. Acts 18:22 When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch. Acts 20:1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. Acts 21:5-6 But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us. / And after we had said our farewells, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home. Acts 13:1-2 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. Acts 20:36-38 When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. / They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. / They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. Acts 21:14 When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Acts 11:23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts. Acts 12:25 When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark. Acts 16:9-10 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” Treasury of Scripture And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brothers to the apostles. they were. Acts 16:36 And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. Genesis 26:29 That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. Exodus 4:18 And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. Jump to Previous Affectionate Apostles Dismissed Farewell Forth Greetings Passed Peace Received Space Spending Spent Tarried TimeJump to Next Affectionate Apostles Dismissed Farewell Forth Greetings Passed Peace Received Space Spending Spent Tarried TimeActs 15 1. Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.5. The apostles consult about it, 22. and send their determination by letters to the churches. 36. Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, 39. disagree, and travel different ways. After spending some time there This phrase indicates a period of fellowship and ministry. The context is the early church in Antioch, a significant center for early Christianity. Antioch was a major city in the Roman Empire, known for its diverse population and as a hub for missionary activity. The time spent there likely involved teaching, encouragement, and strengthening the believers, as was common in the early church (Acts 14:27-28). they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul and BarnabasKey figures in the early church who were involved in the Jerusalem Council, which addressed the issue of Gentile believers and the Mosaic Law. 2. Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas Prophets and leaders in the early church who were sent with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch to deliver the council's decision. 3. Antioch A major center of early Christianity where the term "Christian" was first used. It was a diverse church with both Jewish and Gentile believers. 4. Jerusalem Council A pivotal meeting in the early church where leaders decided that Gentile converts did not need to follow the entire Mosaic Law, particularly circumcision. 5. The Brothers Refers to the Christian community in Antioch who received Judas and Silas warmly and sent them off in peace. Teaching Points The Importance of Unity in the ChurchThe peaceful sending off of Judas and Silas highlights the unity and cooperation among early Christians, despite cultural and doctrinal differences. The Role of Encouragement and Support The brothers in Antioch supported and encouraged Judas and Silas, demonstrating the importance of mutual support within the Christian community. The Value of Peaceful Resolutions The peaceful departure of Judas and Silas underscores the importance of resolving conflicts and differences in a manner that maintains peace and harmony. The Significance of Mission and Return The return of Judas and Silas to those who sent them signifies the completion of their mission and the importance of accountability and communication in ministry. Trust in God's Guidance The successful mission and peaceful return reflect trust in God's guidance and provision for His church.(33) Unto the apostles.--The better MSS. have simply, "to those that had sent them," and omit Acts 15:34, which was probably added by a later copyist to explain the fact mentioned in Acts 15:40.Verse 33. - Spent some time there for tarried there a space, A.V. (see Acts 18:23; Acts 20:3; James 4:13); dismissed for let go, A.V. those that had sent them forth for the apostles, A.V. and T.R. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek After spendingποιήσαντες (poiēsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. some time [there], χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. they were sent off ἀπελύθησαν (apelythēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. by ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers ἀδελφῶν (adelphōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. in μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. peace εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. to [return to] πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had sent ἀποστείλαντας (aposteilantas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. them. αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Acts 15:33 NIVActs 15:33 NLT Acts 15:33 ESV Acts 15:33 NASB Acts 15:33 KJV Acts 15:33 BibleApps.com Acts 15:33 Biblia Paralela Acts 15:33 Chinese Bible Acts 15:33 French Bible Acts 15:33 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 15:33 After they had spent some time there (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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