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Acts 15:40

But Paul chose Silas, and departed, having been commended to the grace of God by the brethren.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

39There was, therefore, a sharp contention, so that they separated from each other: and Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.

41And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

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Cross References

Acts 13:3Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Acts 15:22Then it pleased the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, chosen men from among themselves; Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren;

Acts 16:1And he came to Derbe and Lystra; and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess, who was a believer; but his father was a Greek.

1 Corinthians 15:10But, by the grace of God, I am what I am; and his grace, which was bestowed on me, has not been bestowed in vain: but I have labored more abundantly than they all; not I, however, but the grace of God which was with me.

2 Timothy 4:22The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you all. Amen.

2 John 1:10If any one comes to you, and brings not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and do not wish him well:

Matthew Henry on Acts 15:37-41

Disagreement between Paul and Barnabas. 36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so… Read the whole commentary →

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