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Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Begins

Acts 15:40

In 9 translations

BSB
but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
KJV
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
WEB
but Paul chose Silas and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.
ASV
but Paul chose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.
LSV
and Paul having chosen Silas, went forth, having been given up to the grace of God by the brothers;
YLT
and Paul having chosen Silas, went forth, having been given up to the grace of God by the brethren;
DBY
but Paul having chosen Silas went forth, committed by the brethren to the grace of God.Elohim
DRC
But Paul choosing Silas, departed, being delivered by the brethren to the grace of God.
GNV
And Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended of the brethren vnto the grace of God.

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read κυρίου (“Lord”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read θεοῦ (“of God”).
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  • SBLGNT: κυρίου. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read κυρίου; Robinson–Pierpont read θεοῦ.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Παῦλος δὲ ἐπιλεξάμενος Σιλᾶν ἐξῆλθεν παραδοθεὶς τῇ χάριτι τοῦ κυρίου ὑπὸ τῶν ἀδελφῶν,
RP2018
Παῦλος δὲ ἐπιλεξάμενος Σίλαν ἐξῆλθεν, παραδοθεὶς τῇ χάριτι τοῦ θεοῦ ὑπὸ τῶν ἀδελφῶν.
TR-Boyd
Παῦλος δὲ ἐπιλεξάμενος Σίλαν ἐξῆλθε, παραδοθεὶς τῇ χάριτι τοῦ Θεοῦ ὑπὸ τῶν ἀδελφῶν.
SCR1894
παυλος δε επιλεξαμενος σιλαν εξηλθεν παραδοθεις τη χαριτι του θεου υπο των αδελφων

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👤 God👤 Paul👤 Silas◆ Second Missionary Journey◆ Second Missionary Journey begins

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Acts 15:22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
  • Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
  • Acts 14:26From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
  • Acts 16:1–3Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. Paul wanted Timothy to…
  • Acts 20:32And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
  • Acts 13:3And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
  • 2 John 1:10–11If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
  • Titus 3:15All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
  • 2 Timothy 4:22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
  • Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

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