Acts 14:26

Translations

Modern

From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.

Traditional

And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

Literal

And from there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work that they had fulfilled.

Latin

…et inde navigaverunt Antiochiam, unde erant traditi gratiæ Dei in opus quod compleverunt.

Original

Greek

English

From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.

Notes

Acts 14:26–28

When 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 ministries of his servants (Acts 15:4, 12; 21:19; see Romans 15:17–18; 1 Corinthians 3:5–9; 15:10–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul)

Events

First Missionary Journeyc. AD 45
Return to Antioch in Syria

Related verses

Acts 15:40
…but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
Acts 11:19
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
Acts 13:1–3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.
Romans 15:19
…by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
Colossians 1:25
I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,
Acts 11:26
…and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Galatians 2:11
When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
Acts 15:30
So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.
2 Timothy 4:5–8
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Places

Antioch: A major city where the gospel spread to Gentiles

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Galatia Jerusalem Council Judaizers Lois Paul the Apostle Perga Seleucia

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Barnabas and Paul Make Second Visit To Antioch: A City of Syria: The Congregation In Intercession: Additional Instances of for Paul, by the Congregations Paul: Re-Visits Pisidia, Pamphylia, Perga, Attalia, and Antioch, in Syria, where he Lived Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

Acts 14:26

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