Acts 15:40
“And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he went through Syria and Cilicia,.... Antioch was the metropolis of the former, and Tarsus, the apostle's native…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Being recommended - Being commended by prayer to God. See notes on Act 14:26.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Being recommended - unto the grace of God - Much stress has been laid upon this, to show that Barnabas was in the wrong,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 15:36-41
We have seen one unhappy difference among the brethren, which was of a public nature, brought to a good issue; but here…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
being recommended The more usual word in this sense in modern English is commended. (R. V.)
unto the grace of God The…
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