After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
Parallel translations
- WEB After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
- KJV And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
- NKJV And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.
- NASB After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers and sisters in peace to those who had sent them out.
- NLT They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace.
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Quick answer
After a time they were sent back to Jerusalem with the believers' blessing. The mission concluded in peace and mutual goodwill.
Overview
Having fulfilled their task, the delegates returned with the warm greetings of the Antioch church. The peaceful sending reflects the unity and affection between the Jerusalem and Antioch congregations. This harmonious conclusion underscores the success of the council in preserving fellowship across the church.
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- 1 Cor 16:11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
- Acts 16:36The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”
- Heb 11:31By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.
- Gen 26:29that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.”
- Exod 4:18Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied.
- Mark 5:34“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
- 2 Jn 1:10If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
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