Acts 14:26

Acts 14:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
• New International Version (NIV)From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and from there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had fulfilled.
• New King James Version (NKJV)From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

Context of Acts 14:26

24Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. 25When they had spoken the word [of salvation through faith in Christ] in Perga, they went down to Attalia. From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work which they had now completed. 27Arriving there, they gathered the church together and began to report [in great detail] everything that God had done with them and how He had opened to the Gentiles a door of faith [in Jesus as the Messiah and Savior]. 28And they stayed there a long time with the disciples.

Acts 14:26 word by word

κἀκεῖθεν ἀπέπλευσαν εἰς Ἀντιόχειαν, ὅθεν ἦσαν παραδεδομένοι τῇ χάριτι τοῦ θεοῦ εἰς τὸ ἔργον ὃ ἐπλήρωσαν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And thenceκἀκεῖθενkakeithen · and from thereG2547
• sailedἀποπλέωapopleō · to set sailG636
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• AntiochἈντιόχειαAntiocheia · AntiochG490
• from whenceὅθενhothen · whenceG3606
• they had beenεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• recommendedπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• to the graceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• to the graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• the workἔργονergon · workG2041
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• they fulfilledπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137

Cross-references for Acts 14:26

• Acts 11:19So then [since they were unaware of these developments] those who were scattered because of the persecution that occurred in connection with [the stoning of] Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, without telling the message [of salvation through Christ] to anyone except Jews.
• Acts 13:1Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets [who spoke a new message of God to the people] and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch, and Saul.
• Acts 15:22Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their men to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas [also called Silvanus, both], leading men among the brothers.
• Galatians 2:11Now when Cephas (Peter) came to Antioch, I opposed him face to face [about his conduct there], because he stood condemned [by his own actions].
• Acts 14:23When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they believed [and joyfully accepted as the Messiah].
• Acts 15:40But Paul chose Silas [who was again in Antioch] and set out [on his second journey], commended by the brothers to the grace and favor of the Lord.
• Acts 20:32And now I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers].
• 2 Corinthians 1:12This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
• 3 John 1:6and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
• Romans 15:19with the power of signs and wonders, [and all of it] in the power of the Spirit. So [starting] from Jerusalem and as far away as Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel [faithfully preaching the good news] of Christ [where it had not before been preached].
• Colossians 1:25In this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship which God entrusted to me for your sake, so that I might make the word of God fully known [among you]—
• Colossians 4:17And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”
• 2 Timothy 4:2preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.

Commentaries on Acts 14:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26And thence sailed to Antioch - This was Antioch in Syria; and to reach which, by sea, they were obliged to coast a part of the Mediterranean Sea, steering between Cyprus and Cilicia; though they might have gone the whole journey by land. Whence they had been recommended - for the work which they fulfilled - The reader will recollect that it was from this Antioch they had been sent to preach the Gospel to the heathen in Asia Minor: see Acts 13:1, Acts…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26And thence sailed to Antioch - See the note at Acts 11:19. From whence they had been recommended … - Where they had been appointed to this missionary tour by the church, Acts 13:1-4. To the grace of God - His favor and protection had been implored for them in their perilous undertaking. For the work which they fulfilled - This shows conclusively: (1) That they had accomplished fully the work which was originally contemplated. It was strictly a missionary…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-28Verses 19-28 See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul, in a popular tumult. So strong is the bent of the corrupt and carnal heart, that as it is with great difficulty that men are kept back from evil on one side, so it is with great ease they are persuaded to evil on the other side. If Paul would have been Mercury, he might have been worshipped; but if he will be a faithful minister of Christ, he shall…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26-28When Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch after their first missionary journey (a trip to share the good news and start churches), they gathered the church and gave a full report. They told how they had shared the good news and helped new believers grow as disciples. They gave credit to God, who had opened the way for Gentiles to believe (see 11:18; 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12). Similar reports always emphasized God's work through the…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended--(See on Ac 13:3).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings