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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 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 we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less men than Paul and Barnabas, not compromised indeed, yet ending well. I. Here is a good proposal Paul made to Barnabas to go and review their work among the Gentiles and renew it, to take a circuit among the churches they had planted, and see what progress the gospel made among them. Antioch was now a safe and quiet... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 15:36-41

15:36-41 Some time after, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come now, let us go back and visit the brethren in every city in which we preached the word of the Lord, so that we may see how things are going with them." Barnabas wished to take John who was called Mark along with them; but Paul did not think it right to take with them one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work. There was so sharp a difference of opinion that they were separated from each other and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:41

And he went through Syria and Cilicia ,.... Antioch was the metropolis of the former, and Tarsus, the apostle's native place, was in the latter; and in both these countries he had been before, and had been the instrument of converting many souls, and of planting churches, which he now visited, as he proposed to Barnabas to do: for it follows, confirming the churches ; in the Gospel, and the truths and ordinances of it, he had before instructed them in: of the church at Antioch; see Gill... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:41

Confirming the Churches - This was the object of his journey: they were young converts, and had need of establishment; and there is no doubt that, by showing them the decision made at the late council of Jerusalem, their faith was greatly strengthened, their hope confirmed, and their love increased. It was this consideration, no doubt, that led some ancient MSS. and some versions to add here, They delivered them the decrees of the apostles and elders to keep; which clause certainly was not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

The paroxysm. The proposal of two friends whose fast friendship was of many years' standing; of two brethren loving and beloved; of two apostles of Jesus Christ, who had long labored together to win souls to Christ and to advance the kingdom of God, and who had achieved together the most signal triumphs over the powers of darkness, who had suffered together, who had undergone the most appalling dangers together, who had stuck by one another under every circumstance of trial and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

Apostles at fault. When a grave and critical juncture had been safely passed without damage done to any, there arose a quarrel about an unimportant and insignificant matter, which had regrettable, not to say deplorable, results. The heart of the earnest and affectionate Paul yearned to know how their converts fared in "every city where they had preached the Word of the Lord" ( Acts 15:36 ). Barnabas immediately acquiesced in Paul's proposal to visit them; everything promised another... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

Beginning of the second missionary journey. The dissension of Paul and Barnabas, painful in itself, may yield useful matter of reflection. HUMAN INFIRMITY IS MATURE CHRISTIANS . 1. The fact of it. Paul judged severely of Mark on moral grounds. His desertion of him and Barnabas ( Acts 13:13 ) on a former occasion was to his mind a strong proof of inconstancy. But Mark had fallen away from them, not from Christ. And Barnabas would lean to the side of leniency and clemency... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

Contention amongst brethren. Importance of the record as showing: 1. The sincerity and simplicity of the Christian writers. An impostor would never have inserted such a fact. 2. The overruling grace of God. The treasure in earthen vessels. Infirmities in the agents magnifies him who, notwithstanding, accomplishes his proposes. Notice— I. THE TRUE PRINCIPLE OF CHRISTIAN WORK . Constant watchfulness and inspection. "See how they fare;" for encouragement and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:41

Syria and Cilicia (see Acts 15:23 ). This rather looks as if the "some days after" of Acts 15:36 did not cover a very long time, because the special mention of "the Churches of Syria and Cilicia" indicates that St. Paul's visit had some connection with the epistle addressed to them by the apostles and elders of the Church of Jerusalem ( Acts 15:23 ), as we see from Acts 16:4 was the case. Confirming ; as Acts 14:22 ; Acts 15:32 ; Acts 18:22 (T.R.). In the passive voice ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:41

Syria and Cilicia - These were countries lying near to each other, which Paul, in company with Barnabas, had before visited.Confirming the churches - Strengthening them by instruction and exhortation. It has no reference to the rite of confirmation. See the notes on Acts 14:22.In regard to this unhappy contention between Paul and Barnabas, and their separation from each other, we may make the following remarks:(1) That no apology or vindication of it is offered by the sacred writer. It was... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 15:36-41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:41

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:36-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:41

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:41

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