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Acts 15:33

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What does Acts 15:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And after they had spent some time [there], they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And after they had spent some time [there], they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
Acts 15:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.
31And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.
32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
33And after they had spent some time [there], they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
34[But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there.]
35But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
36And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, [and see] how they fare.
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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 after they had tarried there a space, etc.] How long is not certain; the Arabic version renders it “a year”; and it is probable enough, they might stay there so long, till things were thoroughly settled, which were thrown into great disorder and confusion, by the pleaders for circumcision: they were let go in peace; that is, they were dismissed, and went away with the leave and consent of the church; who returned them thanks for the service and good offices they had done them, and wished them all peace, prosperity, and happiness, both in soul and body, and great success in their ministrations wherever they went: and as they were dismissed in peace, they left the church in perfect peace;…”
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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
“were let go in peace--with peace, as the customary parting salutation.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A space - For some time. 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, 1 Corinthians 16:11; 2 John 1:10. 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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they were: Act 16:36; Gen 26:29; Exo 4:18; Co1 16:11; Heb 11:31; Jo2 1:10 Acts 15:34”
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