Acts 15:33
What does Acts 15:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 15:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 15:33 means
After spending some time in Antioch, Judas and Silas were sent back in peace to those who had sent them. The dismissal “in peace” signals reconciliation and mutual confidence between Jerusalem and Antioch. The envoys accomplished their mission: they delivered the decree, encouraged the believers, and left the churches more settled and joyful than before. This peaceful closure contrasts sharply with the turmoil that began the chapter, evidencing the Spirit’s guidance and the power of truth to restore unity when handled with humility and care.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And after they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when they had been there for some time, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And after they had spent some time there, they were let go with peace by the brethren unto them that had sent them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And having passed some time [there], they were let go in peace from the brethren to those who sent them.
Context
With the envoys’ ministry complete, the narrative prepares to transition back to local ministry in Antioch and then to the planning of new missionary journeys. In some textual traditions, a note about Silas remaining appears; in this text, the story moves directly to Paul and Barnabas continuing ministry in Antioch (verse 35).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 4:18
And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren that are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.
- Mark 5:34
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
- Genesis 26:29
that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of Jehovah.
- Hebrews 11:31
By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace.
- 1 Corinthians 16:11
let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.
- Acts 16:36
And the jailor reported the words to Paul, saying, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore come forth, and go in peace.
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