Acts 15:41

Translations

Modern

And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Traditional

And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Literal

And he was passing through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Latin

Perambulabat autem Syriam et Ciliciam, confirmans ecclesias: præcipiens custodire præcepta Apostolorum et seniorum.

Original

Greek

English

And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

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

John Mark Paul (Saul) The Growth of the Church

Events

Related verses

Acts 15:23
…and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Galatians 1:21
Later I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
Acts 16:4–5
As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.
Acts 21:3
After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.
Acts 6:9
But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen,
Acts 18:18
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

Parallels

Acts 13:1–3 Acts 18:23–28

Places

Cilicia: Province in Asia Minor; Paul's birthplace and ministry area Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

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

Topics

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Acts 15:41

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