When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was thrilled. He encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with heartfelt devotion.
Acts 15:40 - Tree of Life Version But Paul selected Silas and went out, being entrusted by the brothers and sisters to the gracious care of the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Paul selected Silas and set out, being commended by the brethren to the grace (the favor and mercy) of the Lord. American Standard Version (1901) but Paul chose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord. Common English Bible Paul chose Silas and left, entrusted by the brothers and sisters to the Lord’s grace. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, Paul, choosing Silas, set out, being delivered by the brothers to the grace of God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Paul choosing Silas, departed, being delivered by the brethren to the grace of God. |
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was thrilled. He encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with heartfelt devotion.
Then after fasting, praying, and laying hands on them, they sent them off.
From there they sailed back to Antioch (where they had been entrusted to the gracious care of God for the work now completed).
Then it seemed good to the emissaries and elders, with the whole community, to choose men from among themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judah (also called Barsabbas) and Silas, leading men among the brethren,
Judah and Silas, prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters with a long message and strengthened them.
But when her masters saw that the hope of profit was gone, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities.
Some of them were convinced and became attached to Paul and Silas, as were a large number of the God-fearing Greeks and no small number of the leading women.
“Now I commit you to God and the word of His grace, which is strong to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who have been made holy.
But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace toward me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than them all—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.