Acts 15:22-36 KJV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:28

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us ,.... By various things they had reason doubtless to conclude, that they were under the influence and direction of the Holy Ghost in this affair; as by the spirit of prayer that was among them; by that power and energy with which many of them spoke on this occasion, and that so agreeable to the word of God; and by that unanimity with which they came into the advice given. With respect to the form here used, compare 1 Chronicles 13:2 and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:29

That ye abstain from meats offered to idols ,.... Which explains what is meant by pollutions of idols, Acts 15:20 and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. See Gill on Acts 15:20 . In Beza's most ancient copy, and in three other manuscripts, and in the Complutensian edition, it follows, "and whatsoever ye would not have done to yourselves, that do ye not to another"; in like manner the Ethiopic version also reads, as in Acts 15:20 "from which if ye keep... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:30

So when they were dismissed ,.... That is, Paul and Barnabas, with Judas and Silas, by the apostles, elders, and church at Jerusalem: they came to Antioch ; or "came down to Antioch", as the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, agreeably to Acts 15:1 and when they had gathered the multitude together ; the whole church, which consisted of many members; the company, or congregation of the faithful, as the Arabic version renders it: and as Paul and Barnabas... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:31

Which when they had read ,.... That is, when the brethren of the church at Antioch had read the letter delivered to them; for not Paul and Barnabas, or Judas and Silas, who were sent with it, read it, but the brethren to whom it was sent, as was proper. They rejoiced for the consolation , or "exhortation", as the word may be rendered, which was given them in the letter, to abstain from the above things, without being burdened with any other; and they rejoiced that there was such an... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:32

And Judas and Silas being also prophets themselves ,.... As well as Paul and Barnabas, and others, that were at Antioch; see Acts 13:1 and by prophets are meant, not only such who had the gift of foretelling things to come; though such there were, and these might have that gift; but such who were able to explain the prophecies of the Old Testament, give the true sense of the Scriptures, and open them to the edification of others; wherefore having such gifts, they made use of them; Beza's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:33

And after they had tarried there a space ,.... 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... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:34

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still ,.... Though he had leave to go, and was actually dismissed with Judas; and doubtless intended to have gone with him, but for some reason or another he changed his mind, and thought fit to continue at Antioch some time longer: and the design of Providence in it seems to have been this; that he might be a companion with the Apostle Paul in his travels among the Gentiles, as he afterwards was, and was very useful to him. This verse is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:35

Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch ,.... As well as Silas: teaching and preaching the word of the Lord; the Gospel of Christ; not the word of men, but the word of the Lord, of which he is both the author and subject: this they preached in season, and out of season, with power, purity, plainness, and faithfulness. And many others also ; who either came along with them from Jerusalem, when they brought the letter from thence, or were here before; who came hither upon the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:36

And some days after ,.... That Judas was gone to Jerusalem, and which they had spent in teaching and preaching the word of the Lord at Antioch: Paul said to Barnabas, let us go again and visit our brethren in every city, where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do ; by the "brethren in every city", the apostle means the believers in Syria, Pamphylia, Pisidia, and Lycaonia; where he and Barnabas had preached the Gospel with success; where churches were planted and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:22

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole Church - James determined what ought to be done; and the whole assembly resolved how that should be done. Chosen men of their own company - Paul and Barnabas were to return: they could have witnessed to the Church at Antioch what was done at the council at Jerusalem; but as it was possible that their testimony might be suspected, from the part they had already taken in this question at Antioch, it was necessary that a deputation... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:22

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