Acts 15:40

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

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

39And there was a sharp argument between them, so that they were parted from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and went by ship to Cyprus;

41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, making the churches stronger in the faith.

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Cross References

Acts 13:3Then, after prayer and going without food they put their hands on them, and sent them away.

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the Apostles and the rulers and all the church, to send men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas, named Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers:

Acts 16:1And he came to Derbe and Lystra: and there was a certain disciple there named Timothy, whose mother was one of the Jews of the faith, 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 given to me has not been for nothing; for I did more work than all of them; though not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

2 Timothy 4:22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you not having this teaching, do not take him into your house or give him words of love:

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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