Acts 15:33
“And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And after they had tarried there a space,.... How long is not certain; the Arabic version renders it "a year"; and it is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A space - For some time. They were let go in peace - An expression implying that they departed with the affectionate…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They were let go - That is, both had liberty to depart; but Silas chose to stay a little longer with the brethren.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 15:22-35
We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they were let go in peace This is the translation of a Hebrew expression, and does not signify -they were allowed to go…
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