Acts 14:26
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Acts 14:26 in other translations
| BSB | From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. |
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| WEB | From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled. |
| ASV | and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled. |
| YLT | and thence did sail to Antioch, whence they had been given by the grace of God for the work that they fulfilled; |
| DARBY | and thence they sailed away to Antioch, whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled. |
| BBE | And from there they went by ship to Antioch, where they had been handed over to the grace of God for the work which they had not done. |
| Webster | And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of God, for the work which they fulfilled. |
What does Acts 14:26 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
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Barnes' Notes
From whence they had been recommended, etc. Where they had been ap- pointed to this missionary tour by the church, Acts 13:1-4.
To the grace of God. His favour and protection had been implored for them in their perilous undertaking.
For the work which they fulfilled. This shows conclusively,
(1.) that they had accomplished fully the work which was originally contemplated. It was strictly a missionary tour among the Gentiles. It was an important and hazardous enterprise; and was the first in which the church formally engaged. Hence so much importance is attached to it, and so faithful a record of it is preserved.
(2.) It shows that the act by which they were set apart to this, (Acts 13:1-3,) was not an ordination to the ministerial office. It was an appointment to a missionary tour.
(3.) It shows that the act was not an appointment to the apostleship. Paul was an apostle before, by the express appointment of the Saviour; and Barnabas was never an apostle in the original and proper sense of the term. It was a designation to a temporary work, which was now fulfilled.
We may remark, also, in regard to this missionary tour,
(1,) that the work of missions is one which early engaged the attention of Christians.
(2.) It entered into their plans, and was one in which the church was deeply interested.
(3.) The work of missions is attended with danger. Men are now no less hostile to the gospel than they were in Lystra and Iconium.
(4.) Missionaries should be sustained by the prayers of the church. And,
(5.) in the conduct of Paul and Barnabas, missionaries have an example in founding churches, and in regard to their own trials and persecutions. If Paul and Barnabas were persecuted, missionaries may be now. And if the grace of Christ was sufficient to sustain them, it is not the less sufficient to sustain those of our own times amidst all the dangers attending the preaching of the cross in pagan lands.
(a) "Antioch" Acts 13:1,3 (b) "the grace of god" Acts 15:40
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 14:19-28
See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul, in a popular tumult. So strong is the bent of the corrupt and carnal heart, that as it is with great difficulty that men are kept back from evil on one side, so it is with great ease they are persuaded to evil on the other side. If Paul would have been Mercury, he might have been worshipped; but if he will be a faithful…
Acts 14:26 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 14:26
- Acts 15:40
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
- Acts 11:19
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
- Colossians 1:28
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
- Romans 15:19
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
- Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
- Colossians 1:25
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
- Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
- Acts 13:1-3
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
- 2 Timothy 4:5-8
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
- Acts 15:30
So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
- Galatians 2:11
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
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Context
- Acts 14:25
And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:
- Acts 14:26
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
- Acts 14:27
And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
Acts 14:26 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y de allí navegaron á Antioquía, donde habían sido encomendados á la gracia de Dios para la obra que habían acabado. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | et de là ils se rendirent par mer à Antioche, d’où ils avaient été recommandés à la grâce de Dieu pour l’œuvre qu’ils avaient accomplie. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | und von dannen segelten sie ab nach Antiochien, von wo sie der Gnade Gottes befohlen worden waren zu dem Werke, das sie erfüllt hatten. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Cum autem venissent, et congregassent ecclesiam, retulerunt quanta fecisset Deus cum illis, et quia aperuisset gentibus ostium fidei. |