Acts 15:40

40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 15:40 in Other Translations

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

40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

40 Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.

40 Paul chose Silas and, offered up by their friends to the grace of the Master,

40 Then Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers.

Acts 15:40 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 15:40

And Paul chose Silas
To be his companion and assistant; this being the design of the Holy Ghost in influencing his, mind to stay longer at Antioch, after he, with Judas, was dismissed by the church to go to Jerusalem, ( Acts 15:33 Acts 15:34 )

and departed;
that is, from Antioch:

being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God;
(See Gill on Acts 13:26). The apostle having such a recommendation by the brethren of the church at Antioch, when he departed from them, and nothing of this kind being said with respect to Barnabas, have induced some to think, that the church took the part of the apostle against Barnabas, in the dispute between them; since the one went away saluted by them, and the other not.

Acts 15:40 In-Context

38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work.

39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.

41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Cross References

• 1. S ver 22
• 2. S Acts 11:23