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Selected Verse: Acts 15:33 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ac 15:33 |
King James |
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| were let go in peace--with peace, as the customary parting salutation. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
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, Co1 16:11; Jo2 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. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| They were let go - That is, both had liberty to depart; but Silas chose to stay a little longer with the brethren. |
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.