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Acts 15:33

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And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
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  1. 1 Corinthians 16:11Rank 1 from verse 33
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    11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

  2. Acts 16:36Rank 2 from verse 33
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    36And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

  3. Hebrews 11:31Rank 3 from verse 33
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    31By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

  4. Genesis 26:29Rank 4 from verse 33
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    29That 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 the Lord.

  5. 2 John 1:10Rank 5 from verse 33
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    10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

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Acts 15:33

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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COMBINED MEANING

tarried

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Stayed, remained, waited, delayed, lodged, continued, or did not depart or act until a later time or condition.

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let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

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32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

33And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.

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34Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

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