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

24They passed through Pisidia and came into Pamphylia. 25When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. From there they sailed to Antioch, from which they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had accomplished. 27When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. 28And they spent 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

• From thereκἀκεῖθενkakeithen · and from thereG2547
• they sailedἀποπλέωapopleō · to set sailG636
• AntiochἈντιόχειαAntiocheia · AntiochG490
• whichὅθενhothen · whenceG3606
• they had beenεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• commendedπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• to the graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• for the workἔργονergon · workG2041
• accomplishedπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137

Cross-references for Acts 14:26

• Acts 11:19So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that occurred in connection with Stephen made their way to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews alone.
• Acts 13:1Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
• Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren,
• Galatians 2:11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
• Acts 14:23When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
• Acts 15:40But Paul chose Silas and left, being committed by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.
• Acts 20:32And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
• 2 Corinthians 1:12For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you.
• 3 John 1:6and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
• Romans 15:19in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
• Colossians 1:25Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God,
• Colossians 4:17Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”
• 2 Timothy 4:2preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.

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