Acts 15:40 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord's care. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

ASV:

but Paul choose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.

BBE:

But Paul took Silas and went away with the blessing of the brothers.

DBY:

but Paul having chosen Silas went forth, committed by the brethren to the grace of God.

ERV:

but Paul chose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.

WEY:

But Paul chose Silas as his travelling companion; and set out, after being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord;

WBS:

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.

WEB:

but Paul chose Silas, and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.

YLT:

and Paul having chosen Silas, went forth, having been given up to the grace of God by the brethren;

Acts 15:40 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 11:23 Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord;

Acts 14:26 From there they sailed to Antioch, from which they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had accomplished.

Acts 15:22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas-- Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

15:40 Paul chose Silas as his fellow laborer. He seems to have returned from Jerusalem.
Being recommended... unto the grace of God. Evidently a meeting of the church was held to commend them to God.

WES:

15:40 But Paul departed - Held on his intended course: being recommended by the brethren to the grace of God - We do not find that Barnabas stayed for this. O how mighty is the grace of God! which in the midst of the world, in the midst of sin, among so many snares of Satan, and in spite of the incredible weakness and depravity of nature, yet overcomes all opposition, sanctifies, sustains, and preserves us to the end! It appears not only that Paul and Barnabas were afterward thoroughly reconciled, 1Cor 9:6; Gal 2:9; but also that John was again admitted by St. Paul as a companion in his labours, Col 4:10; Phm 1:24; 2Tim 4:11.

MHC:

15:36-41 Here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less than Paul and Barnabas, yet made to end well. Barnabas wished his nephew John Mark to go with them. We should suspect ourselves of being partial, and guard against this in putting our relations forward. Paul did not think him worthy of the honour, nor fit for the service, who had departed from them without their knowledge, or without their consent: see ch.

CONC:

Blessing Brethren Brothers Choose Chose Chosen Commended Committed Companion Departed Forth Grace Paul Recommended Silas Travelling

Blessing Choose Chose Chosen Commended Committed Companion Departed Forth Grace Paul Recommended Silas Travelling

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