but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.
Parallel translations
- WEB but Paul chose Silas, and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.
- KJV And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
- BSB but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
- NASB But Paul chose Silas, and left after being entrusted by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
- NLT Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.
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Quick answer
Paul chose Silas and set out, commended by the believers to God's grace. The mission continued under God's grace despite the split.
Overview
Paul took Silas, a respected prophet and Roman citizen, as his new companion. The church's commendation 'to the grace of God' echoes their earlier sending (Acts 14:26), framing the journey in dependence on God. The separation of Paul and Barnabas multiplied the gospel's reach rather than hindering it.
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- Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
- Acts 14:26From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
- Acts 11:23who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
- 1 Cor 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was given to me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
- 2 Tim 4:22The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
- Acts 20:32Now, brothers, I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
- 2 Jn 1:10–11If anyone comes to you, and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him,
- Titus 3:15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
- Acts 16:1–3He came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed; but his father was a Greek.
- 2 Cor 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s love, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.
- Acts 13:3Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
- Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.
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