Acts 15:40
while Paul chose Silas for his companion and, after he had been committed by the followers to the gracious care of the Lord,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
In Context
41started on his journey and went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches in the faith.
Cross References
Acts 13:3Accordingly, after fasting and prayer, they placed their hands on them and dismissed them.
Acts 15:22It was then decided by the apostles and the elders, with the assent of the whole church, to choose some of their number, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Those chosen were Judas (called Barsabas) and Silas, who were leaders among the community.
Acts 16:1Among other places Paul went to Derbe and Lystra. At the latter place they found a disciple, named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewish woman who was a believer, while his father was a Greek,
1 Corinthians 15:10But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.
2 Timothy 4:22May the Lord be with your soul. God bless you all.
2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive them into your house or even welcome them;
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 →