Acts 15:33
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Acts 15:33 in other translations
| BSB | After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them. |
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| WEB | After they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brothers to the apostles. |
| ASV | And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth. |
| YLT | and having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles; |
| DARBY | And having passed some time there, they were let go in peace from the brethren to those who sent them. |
| BBE | And when they had been there for some time, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. |
| Webster | And after they had tarried there a time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles. |
What does Acts 15:33 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 15:31-33
31-33. they rejoiced for the consolation--As the same word is in Ac 15:31 properly rendered "exhorted," the meaning probably is "rejoiced for the exhortation" (Margin), or advice; so wise in itself and so contrary to the imposition attempted to be practiced upon them by the Judaizers.
Barnes' Notes
They were let go in peace. An expression implying that they departed with the affectionate regard of the Christians to whom they had ministered, and with their highest wishes for their prosperity, 1Cor 16:11, 2Jn 1:10. Silas however, it seems, chose to remain.
Unto the apostles. At Jerusalem. Many Mss., however, instead of "unto the apostles," read, "unto those who had sent them." The sense is not materially different.
(+) "tarried" "Abode" (++) "a space" "For some time" (|) "let go" "dismissed" (b) "peace" 1Cor 16:11, 2Jn 1:10
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 15:22-35
Being warranted to declare themselves directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Ghost, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good unto God the Holy Spirit, as well as to them, to lay upon the converts no other burden than the things before mentioned, which were necessary, either on their own account, or from present circumstances. It was a comfort to hear that carnal ordinances were no longer…
Acts 15:33 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 15:33
- 1 Corinthians 16:11
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
- Hebrews 11:31
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
- Acts 16:36
And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.
- Genesis 26:29
That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the Lord.
- Exodus 4:18
And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.
- Mark 5:34
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
- 2 John 1:10
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
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Context
- Acts 15:32
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
- Acts 15:33
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
- Acts 15:34
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 15:33 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y pasando allí algún tiempo, fueron enviados de los hermanos á los apóstoles en paz. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et après avoir séjourné là quelque temps, ils furent renvoyés en paix par les frères vers ceux qui les avaient envoyés. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Nachdem sie sich aber eine Zeitlang aufgehalten hatten, wurden sie mit Frieden von den Brüdern entlassen zu denen, die sie gesandt hatten. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Facto autem ibi aliquanto tempore, dimissi sunt cum pace a fratribus ad eos qui miserant illos. |