Acts 15:3

Translations

Modern

Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Traditional

And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

Literal

Therefore indeed, having been sent forward by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Latin

Illi ergo deducti ab ecclesia pertransibant Phœnicen et Samariam, narrantes conversionem gentium: et faciebant gaudium magnum omnibus fratribus.

Original

Greek

English

Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Notes

Acts 15:2–3

The church in Antioch decided to send some delegates (representatives) to Jerusalem. They went to discuss this issue with the apostles and elders there. On the way, they visited believers in Phoenicia and Samaria. In these places, the Christian faith had already spread widely (chapter 8).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Circumcision Circumcision in the New Testament

Events

Jerusalem Councilc. AD 46
Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46

Related verses

Acts 14:27
When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Acts 21:5
But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.
1 Corinthians 16:11
No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
Acts 15:12
The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
Acts 11:18–19
When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
1 Corinthians 16:6
Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
Titus 3:13
Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.
Luke 15:32
But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
Luke 15:23–24
Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate.
Acts 8:14
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
Isaiah 60:4–5
Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.

Places

Phoenicia: A region and people on the Mediterranean coast Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Circumcision Elder Jerusalem Council Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Phenice Silas Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Bigotry in Regard to Circumcision Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Conversion of Sinners, a Cause of Joy: To Saints Council: Apostolic Elder in the Christian Church Joy of Saints Is for the Success of the Gospel Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Missionary Work by Ministers: Success of a Cause of Joy Phenicia: Paul Visits the Congregations In Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Paul and Barnabas Preach In The Heathen: The Gospel Received By Titus: Compare

Acts 15:3

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