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Acts 15:33
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Christian Standard Bible®
After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them.
After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them.
King James Version (1611)
And after they had taried there a space, they were let goe in peace from the breehren vnto the Apostles.
And after they had taried there a space, they were let goe in peace from the breehren vnto the Apostles.
King James Version
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
English Standard Version
And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
New American Standard Bible
After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers and sisters in peace to those who had sent them out.
After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers and sisters in peace to those who had sent them out.
New Century Version
After some time Judas and Silas were sent off in peace by the believers, and they went back to those who had sent them [,
After some time Judas and Silas were sent off in peace by the believers, and they went back to those who had sent them [,
Amplified Bible
After spending some time there, they were sent back by the brothers with [the greeting of] peace to those who had sent them.
After spending some time there, they were sent back by the brothers with [the greeting of] peace to those who had sent them.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.
After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.
Legacy Standard Bible
And after they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers in peace to those who had sent them.
And after they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers in peace to those who had sent them.
Berean Standard Bible
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
Contemporary English Version
The men from Jerusalem stayed on in Antioch for a while. And when they left to return to the ones who had sent them, the followers wished them well.
The men from Jerusalem stayed on in Antioch for a while. And when they left to return to the ones who had sent them, the followers wished them well.
Complete Jewish Bible
After they had spent some time there, they were sent off with a greeting of "Shalom!" from the brothers to those who had sent them.
After they had spent some time there, they were sent off with a greeting of "Shalom!" from the brothers to those who had sent them.
Darby Translation
And having passed some time [there], they were let go in peace from the brethren to those who sent them. And Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and announcing the glad tidings, with many others also, of the word of the Lord. But after certain days Paul said to Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city where we have announced the word of the Lord, [and see] how they are getting on. And Barnabas proposed to take with [them] John also, called Mark; but Paul thought it not well to take with them him who had abandoned them, [going back] from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. There arose therefore very warm feeling, so that they separated from one another; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed away to Cyprus; but Paul having chosen Silas went forth, committed by the brethren to the grace of God. And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies.
And having passed some time [there], they were let go in peace from the brethren to those who sent them. And Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and announcing the glad tidings, with many others also, of the word of the Lord. But after certain days Paul said to Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city where we have announced the word of the Lord, [and see] how they are getting on. And Barnabas proposed to take with [them] John also, called Mark; but Paul thought it not well to take with them him who had abandoned them, [going back] from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. There arose therefore very warm feeling, so that they separated from one another; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed away to Cyprus; but Paul having chosen Silas went forth, committed by the brethren to the grace of God. And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies.
Easy-to-Read Version
After Judas and Silas stayed there for a while, they left. They received a blessing of peace from the believers. Then they went back to those who had sent them.
After Judas and Silas stayed there for a while, they left. They received a blessing of peace from the believers. Then they went back to those who had sent them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And after they had taried there a space, they were let goe in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles.
And after they had taried there a space, they were let goe in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles.
George Lamsa Translation
And after they had been there some time, the brethren let them go in peace to the apostles.
And after they had been there some time, the brethren let them go in peace to the apostles.
Good News Translation
After spending some time there, they were sent off in peace by the believers and went back to those who had sent them.
After spending some time there, they were sent off in peace by the believers and went back to those who had sent them.
Lexham English Bible
And after spending some time, they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those who had sent them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord with many others also. And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come then,let us return and visit the brothers in every town in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing." Now Barnabas wanted to take John who was called Mark along also, but Paul held the opinion they should not take this one along, who departed from them in Pamphylia and did not accompany them in the work. And a sharp disagreement took place, so that they separated from one another. And Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers. And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
And after spending some time, they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those who had sent them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord with many others also. And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come then,let us return and visit the brothers in every town in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing." Now Barnabas wanted to take John who was called Mark along also, but Paul held the opinion they should not take this one along, who departed from them in Pamphylia and did not accompany them in the work. And a sharp disagreement took place, so that they separated from one another. And Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers. And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Literal Translation
And continuing for a time, they were let go with peace from the brothers to the apostles.
And continuing for a time, they were let go with peace from the brothers to the apostles.
American Standard Version
And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth. But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they fare. And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark. But Paul thought not good to take with them him who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus: but Paul chose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth. But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they fare. And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark. But Paul thought not good to take with them him who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus: but Paul chose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
Bible in Basic English
And when they had been there for some time, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
And when they had been there for some time, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
Hebrew Names Version
After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
International Standard Version
After staying there for some time, they were sent back with a greetingsent back with peace">[fn] from the brothers to those who had sent them.sent them">[fn]
After staying there for some time, they were sent back with a greetingsent back with peace">[fn] from the brothers to those who had sent them.sent them">[fn]
Etheridge Translation
And when they had been there a time, the brethren dismissed them with peace unto the apostles.
And when they had been there a time, the brethren dismissed them with peace unto the apostles.
Murdock Translation
And when, they had been there some time, the brethren dismissed them in peace to the legates.
And when, they had been there some time, the brethren dismissed them in peace to the legates.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And after they had taryed there a space, they were let go in peace of the brethren, vnto the Apostles.
And after they had taryed there a space, they were let go in peace of the brethren, vnto the Apostles.
English Revised Version
And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
World English Bible
After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And after they had tarried a space, they were dismissed with peace by the brethren to the apostles.
And after they had tarried a space, they were dismissed with peace by the brethren to the apostles.
Weymouth's New Testament
After spending some time there they received an affectionate farewell from the brethren to return to those who had sent them.
After spending some time there they received an affectionate farewell from the brethren to return to those who had sent them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But aftir that thei hadden be there a lytil while, thei weren let go of britheren with pees, to hem that hadden sent hem.
But aftir that thei hadden be there a lytil while, thei weren let go of britheren with pees, to hem that hadden sent hem.
Update Bible Version
And after they had spent some time [there], they were dismissed in peace from the brothers to those that had sent them forth.
And after they had spent some time [there], they were dismissed in peace from the brothers to those that had sent them forth.
Webster's Bible Translation
And after they had tarried [there] a time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles.
And after they had tarried [there] a time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles.
New English Translation
After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming (along with many others) the word of the Lord. After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's return and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord to see how they are doing." Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too, but Paul insisted that they should not take along this one who had left them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. They had a sharp disagreement, so that they parted company. Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters. He passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming (along with many others) the word of the Lord. After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's return and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord to see how they are doing." Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too, but Paul insisted that they should not take along this one who had left them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. They had a sharp disagreement, so that they parted company. Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters. He passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
New King James Version
And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. [fn]
And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. [fn]
New Living Translation
They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace.
They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace.
New Life Bible
They were there for some time. Then they were sent back in peace to the missionaries who had sent them.
They were there for some time. Then they were sent back in peace to the missionaries who had sent them.
New Revised Standard
After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the believers to those who had sent them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and there, with many others, they taught and proclaimed the word of the Lord. After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Come, let us return and visit the believers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. But Paul decided not to take with them one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. The disagreement became so sharp that they parted company; Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus. But Paul chose Silas and set out, the believers commending him to the grace of the Lord. He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the believers to those who had sent them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and there, with many others, they taught and proclaimed the word of the Lord. After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Come, let us return and visit the believers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. But Paul decided not to take with them one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. The disagreement became so sharp that they parted company; Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus. But Paul chose Silas and set out, the believers commending him to the grace of the Lord. He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when they had spent a time, they were let go, in peace, from the brethren, unto them who had sent them.
And, when they had spent a time, they were let go, in peace, from the brethren, unto them who had sent them.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after they had spent some time there, they were let go with peace by the brethren unto them that had sent them.
And after they had spent some time there, they were let go with peace by the brethren unto them that had sent them.
Revised Standard Version
And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brethren to those who had sent them.
And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brethren to those who had sent them.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And after they had taryed there a space they were let goo in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles.
And after they had taryed there a space they were let goo in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles.
Young's Literal Translation
and having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles;
and having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan they had taried there for a season, they were let go of the brethren in peace vnto the Apostles.
And whan they had taried there for a season, they were let go of the brethren in peace vnto the Apostles.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and after they had stay'd there some time, with the good wishes of the brethren, they had leave to go to the apostles.
and after they had stay'd there some time, with the good wishes of the brethren, they had leave to go to the apostles.
Simplified Cowboy Version
These two top hands stuck around for a while and then they headed back to Jerusalem with a blessing of peace riding with 'em.
These two top hands stuck around for a while and then they headed back to Jerusalem with a blessing of peace riding with 'em.
Contextual Overview
22Everyone agreed: apostles, leaders, all the people. They picked Judas (nicknamed Barsabbas) and Silas—they both carried considerable weight in the church—and sent them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas with this letter: From the apostles and leaders, your friends, to our friends in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Hello! 24We heard that some men from our church went to you and said things that confused and upset you. Mind you, they had no authority from us; we didn't send them. We have agreed unanimously to pick representatives and send them to you with our good friends Barnabas and Paul. We picked men we knew you could trust, Judas and Silas—they've looked death in the face time and again for the sake of our Master Jesus Christ. We've sent them to confirm in a face-to-face meeting with you what we've written. 28It seemed to the Holy Spirit and to us that you should not be saddled with any crushing burden, but be responsible only for these bare necessities: Be careful not to get involved in activities connected with idols; avoid serving food offensive to Jewish Christians (blood, for instance); and guard the morality of sex and marriage. These guidelines are sufficient to keep relations congenial between us. And God be with you! 30And so off they went to Antioch. On arrival, they gathered the church and read the letter. The people were greatly relieved and pleased. Judas and Silas, good preachers both of them, strengthened their new friends with many words of courage and hope. Then it was time to go home. They were sent off by their new friends with laughter and embraces all around to report back to those who had sent them. Paul and Barnabas stayed on in Antioch, teaching and preaching the Word of God. But they weren't alone. There were a number of teachers and preachers at that time in Antioch. After a few days of this, Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's go back and visit all our friends in each of the towns where we preached the Word of God. Let's see how they're doing." Barnabas wanted to take John along, the John nicknamed Mark. But Paul wouldn't have him; he wasn't about to take along a quitter who, as soon as the going got tough, had jumped ship on them in Pamphylia. Tempers flared, and they ended up going their separate ways: Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus; Paul chose Silas and, offered up by their friends to the grace of the Master, went to Syria and Cilicia to build up muscle and sinew in those congregations. 34To Let Outsiders Inside It wasn't long before some Jews showed up from Judea insisting that everyone be circumcised: "If you're not circumcised in the Mosaic fashion, you can't be saved." Paul and Barnabas were up on their feet at once in fierce protest. The church decided to resolve the matter by sending Paul, Barnabas, and a few others to put it before the apostles and leaders in Jerusalem. After they were sent off and on their way, they told everyone they met as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria about the breakthrough to the non-Jewish outsiders. Everyone who heard the news cheered—it was terrific news! When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent journey and how God had used them to open things up to the outsiders. Some Pharisees stood up to say their piece. They had become believers, but continued to hold to the hard party line of the Pharisees. "You have to circumcise the pagan converts," they said. "You must make them keep the Law of Moses." The apostles and leaders called a special meeting to consider the matter. The arguments went on and on, back and forth, getting more and more heated. Then Peter took the floor: "Friends, you well know that from early on God made it quite plain that he wanted the pagans to hear the Message of this good news and embrace it—and not in any secondhand or roundabout way, but firsthand, straight from my mouth. And God, who can't be fooled by any pretense on our part but always knows a person's thoughts, gave them the Holy Spirit exactly as he gave him to us. He treated the outsiders exactly as he treated us, beginning at the very center of who they were and working from that center outward, cleaning up their lives as they trusted and believed him. "So why are you now trying to out-god God, loading these new believers down with rules that crushed our ancestors and crushed us, too? Don't we believe that we are saved because the Master Jesus amazingly and out of sheer generosity moved to save us just as he did those from beyond our nation? So what are we arguing about?" There was dead silence. No one said a word. With the room quiet, Barnabas and Paul reported matter-of-factly on the miracles and wonders God had done among the other nations through their ministry. The silence deepened; you could hear a pin drop. James broke the silence. "Friends, listen. Simeon has told us the story of how God at the very outset made sure that racial outsiders were included. This is in perfect agreement with the words of the prophets: After this, I'm coming back; I'll rebuild David's ruined house; I'll put all the pieces together again; I'll make it look like new So outsiders who seek will find, so they'll have a place to come to, All the pagan peoples included in what I'm doing. "God said it and now he's doing it. It's no afterthought; he's always known he would do this. "So here is my decision: We're not going to unnecessarily burden non-Jewish people who turn to the Master. We'll write them a letter and tell them, ‘Be careful to not get involved in activities connected with idols, to guard the morality of sex and marriage, to not serve food offensive to Jewish Christians—blood, for instance.' This is basic wisdom from Moses, preached and honored for centuries now in city after city as we have met and kept the Sabbath." Everyone agreed: apostles, leaders, all the people. They picked Judas (nicknamed Barsabbas) and Silas—they both carried considerable weight in the church—and sent them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas with this letter: From the apostles and leaders, your friends, to our friends in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Hello! We heard that some men from our church went to you and said things that confused and upset you. Mind you, they had no authority from us; we didn't send them. We have agreed unanimously to pick representatives and send them to you with our good friends Barnabas and Paul. We picked men we knew you could trust, Judas and Silas—they've looked death in the face time and again for the sake of our Master Jesus Christ. We've sent them to confirm in a face-to-face meeting with you what we've written. It seemed to the Holy Spirit and to us that you should not be saddled with any crushing burden, but be responsible only for these bare necessities: Be careful not to get involved in activities connected with idols; avoid serving food offensive to Jewish Christians (blood, for instance); and guard the morality of sex and marriage. These guidelines are sufficient to keep relations congenial between us. And God be with you! And so off they went to Antioch. On arrival, they gathered the church and read the letter. The people were greatly relieved and pleased. Judas and Silas, good preachers both of them, strengthened their new friends with many words of courage and hope. Then it was time to go home. They were sent off by their new friends with laughter and embraces all around to report back to those who had sent them. 35 Paul and Barnabas stayed on in Antioch, teaching and preaching the Word of God. But they weren't alone. There were a number of teachers and preachers at that time in Antioch.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
they were: Acts 16:36, Genesis 26:29, Exodus 4:18, 1 Corinthians 16:11, Hebrews 11:31, 2 John 1:10
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And after they had tarried there a space,.... How long is not certain; the Arabic version renders it "a year"; and it is probable enough, they might stay there so long, till things were thoroughly settled, which were thrown into great disorder and confusion, by the pleaders for circumcision:
they were let go in peace; that is, they were dismissed, and went away with the leave and consent of the church; who returned them thanks for the service and good offices they had done them, and wished them all peace, prosperity, and happiness, both in soul and body, and great success in their ministrations wherever they went: and as they were dismissed in peace, they left the church in perfect peace; an end being put to the controversy about circumcision, which was raised among them; and the members of the church being agreed in their sentiments, and heartily united in their affections to one another: and thus Judas and Silas were honourably dismissed
from the brethren, at Antioch,
to the Apostles, at Jerusalem; the Alexandrian copy, and Beza's ancient copy, the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions, read, "to them that sent them"; and so include, with the apostles, the elders, and brethren at Jerusalem, who wrote the letter to the church at Antioch, and sent it by them; and it was proper that they should return to them, and give them an account of the success of it, how it was received, and what good it had done.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
A 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.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 33. They were let go — That is, both had liberty to depart; but Silas chose to stay a little longer with the brethren.
