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Acts 14:26

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What does Acts 14:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
Acts 14:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
24And they passed through Pisidia, and came to Pamphylia.
25And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia;
26and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.
28And they tarried no little time with the disciples.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And thence sailed to Antioch, etc.] In Syria, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God; by the prophets: from this place they first set out on their travels; here they were separated by the order of the Holy Ghost to the work of the ministry, and by them they were sent forth, after they had in prayer commended them to God, and to his grace to assist them, and succeed them, as well as to fit them for the work which they fulfilled; that is, for the work of the ministry, for the preaching of the Gospel in several places; and which they had now gone through, and finished with great integrity and faithfulness, and with much success, though through many afflictions and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended--(See on Act 13:3).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And thence sailed to Antioch - See the note at Acts 11:19. From whence they had been recommended ... - Where they had been appointed to this missionary tour by the church, Acts 13:1-4. To the grace of God - His favor 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…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Recommended to the grace - Or favour, of God, for the work which they had fulfilled - This shows the nature and design of that laying on of hands, which was mentioned Act 13:3. Next: Acts Chapter 15”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:26-28 As soon as Paul and Barnabas returned home to Antioch from their first missionary journey, they called the church together and gave a full report of their evangelism and discipleship. They humbly acknowledged divine guidance in opening the door of faith to the Gentiles (see 11:18; 1 Cor 16:9; 2 Cor 2:12). Similar reports (Acts 15:4, 12; 21:19) always stressed the activity of God as working through the ministries of his servants (see Rom 15:17-18; 1 Cor 3:5-9; 15:10-11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“to Antioch: Act 11:19, Act 11:26, Act 13:1, Act 15:22, Act 15:30; Gal 2:11 recommended: Act 14:23, Act 13:1-3, Act 15:40, Act 20:32; Co2 1:12; Jo3 1:6-8 the work: Rom 15:19; Col 1:25, Col 1:28, Col 4:17; Ti2 4:2, Ti2 4:5-8 Acts 14:27”
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