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Simplified Cowboy Version
Acts 15:33
These two top hands stuck around for a while and then they headed back to Jerusalem with a blessing of peace riding with 'em.
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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.
Contextual Overview
22Then Jesus's handpicked cowboys and the church jigger bosses, as well as the rest of the outfit, chose some cowboys to represent them and sent them back to Antioch in Syria with a letter about their decision. They all traveled back with Paul and Barnabas. The two cowboys chosen as representatives were a couple of the church bosses, Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas.
23The letter said, "This letter is from Jesus's handpicked cowboys and jigger bosses from the church in Jerusalem. It is written to the maverick believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia. Howdy, boys!
24We heard some cowboys from Jerusalem have been saying some troubling things to y'all. They've been teaching some wrong stuff, but understand that we did not send them to you.
25We've all got together and came up with a decision about what they were teaching. We've sent some representatives back with Paul and Barnabas,
26who have risked their lives for Jesus Christ, so you will know this is from us.
27Judas and Silas will confirm what we've come up with regarding those other fellow's wrong teachings.
28It seemed like the right things to do, and we believe the Holy Spirit agrees we should not make y'all do anything burdensome besides these few things,
29Don't eat meat from sacrificed animals. Don't consume blood or the meat of strangled animals. And stay away from sexual perversions. If you do this, you will be riding good. Adios, amigos!"
30The messengers struck a long trot toward Antioch with the letter. As soon as they arrived, they gathered in all the cowboys who were riding for God and read them the letter.
31People were whooping and hollering and waving their hats in the air at the good news.
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.
