American Standard Version
Acts 15:33
33And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
Acts 15:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
- New International Version (NIV)After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.
Context of Acts 15:33
31And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation. 32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth. 35But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
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ποιήσαντες δὲ χρόνον ἀπελύθησαν μετ᾽ εἰρήνης ἀπὸ τῶν ἀδελφῶν πρὸς τοὺς ἀποστείλαντας αὐτούς.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 15:33
- Acts 16:36And the jailor reported the words to Paul, saying, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore come forth, and go in peace.
- Genesis 26:29that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of Jehovah.
- Exodus 4:18And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren that are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.
- 1 Corinthians 16:11let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.
- Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace.
- 2 John 1:10If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting:
Commentaries on Acts 15:33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 33They were let go - That is, both had liberty to depart; but Silas chose to stay a little longer with the brethren.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33A space - For some time. They were let go in peace - An expression implying that they departed with the affectionate regard of the Christians to whom they had ministered, and with their highest wishes for their prosperity, 1 Corinthians 16:11; 2 John 1:10. Unto the apostles - At Jerusalem. Many mss., however, instead of “unto the apostles,” read “unto those who had sent them.” The sense is not materially different.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-35Verses 22-35 Being warranted to declare themselves directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Ghost, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good unto God the Holy Spirit, as well as to them, to lay upon the converts no other burden than the things before mentioned, which were necessary, either on their own account, or from present circumstances. It was a comfort to hear that carnal ordinances were no longer imposed on them, which…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 31-3331-33. they rejoiced for the consolation--As the same word is in Ac 15:31 properly rendered "exhorted," the meaning probably is "rejoiced for the exhortation" (Margin), or advice; so wise in itself and so contrary to the imposition attempted to be practiced upon them by the Judaizers.Read the comment
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- 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
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