Acts 15:40

Translations

Modern

…but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

Traditional

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

Literal

But Paul, having chosen Silas, went out, having been committed to the grace of the Lord by the brothers.

Latin

Paulus vero, electo Sila, profectus est, traditus gratiæ Dei a fratribus.

Original

Greek

English

…but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

Notes

Acts 15:40–41

After disagreeing with Barnabas about John Mark, Paul chose Silas as his partner for a second missionary journey through Syria and Cilicia. The two men traveled by land to visit Derbe and Lystra. They explained the decision of the Jerusalem council and strengthened believers in their faith.

Acts 15:36–41

The discordant separation of Paul and Barnabas is indicated by a very strong word in Greek (Their disagreement was so sharp). They were two dedicated men who disagreed about giving John Mark, Barnabas’s cousin, a second chance to join their missionary journey (Colossians 4:10). John Mark had left them in Pamphylia (see Acts 13:13). Eventually, Paul and John Mark made peace (2 Timothy 4:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas John Mark Paul (Saul) The Grace of God

Events

Related verses

Acts 15:22
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
Acts 14:26
From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
Acts 13:3
And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Titus 3:15
All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
Acts 20:32
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
Acts 16:1–3
Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
2 John 1:10–11
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

Parallels

Acts 13:1–3 Acts 18:23–28

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul

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) John Mark Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Pamphylia Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Seleucia Silas Syria, Syrians Titus (Person)

Topics

Christian Minister: Sent Forth in Teams of Two: Paul and Silas Intercession: Additional Instances of for Paul, by the Congregations Missionary Work by Ministers: Silas Paul: Chooses Silas As his Companion Silas: Becomes Paul's Companion

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