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 traveled back through Pisidia to Pamphylia. 25They preached the word in Perga, then went down to Attalia. Finally, they returned by ship to Antioch of Syria, where their journey had begun. The believers there had entrusted them to the grace of God to do the work they had now completed. 27Upon arriving in Antioch, they called the church together and reported everything God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles, too. 28And they stayed there with the believers for a long time.

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 11:19Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews.
• Acts 13:1Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.
• Acts 15:22Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.
• Galatians 2:11But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong.
• Acts 14:23Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church. With prayer and fasting, they turned the elders over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.
• Acts 15:40Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.
• Acts 20:32“And now I entrust you to God and the message of his grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself.
• 2 Corinthians 1:12We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.
• 3 John 1:6They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God.
• Romans 15:19They were convinced by the power of miraculous signs and wonders and by the power of God’s Spirit. In this way, I have fully presented the Good News of Christ from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum.
• Colossians 1:25God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you.
• Colossians 4:17And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.”
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good 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