Acts 15:40–41
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren vnto the grace of God.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
And he went thorow Syria and Cilicia, confirming the Churches.
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From verse 40
- Acts 15:22Rank 1 from verse 40
22Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
22Then pleased it the Apostles and Elders with the whole Church, to send chosen men of their owne company to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas: namely, Iudas surnamed Barsabas, & Silas, chiefe men among the brethren,
- Acts 11:23Rank 2 from verse 40
- Acts 14:26Rank 3 from verse 40
- 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 4 from verse 40
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed vpon me, was not in vaine: But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me:
- 2 Corinthians 13:14Rank 5 from verse 40
- 2 John 1:10–11Rank 6 from verse 40
10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
10If there come any vnto you, and bring not this doctrine, receiue him not into your house, neither bid him, God speed.
11For hee that biddeth him God speed, is partaker of his euill deeds.
- 2 Timothy 4:22Rank 7 from verse 40
- Acts 15:32Rank 9 from verse 40
- Acts 16:1–3Rank 10 from verse 40
1THEN came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
2Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
3Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
1¶ Then came he to Derbe, and Lystra: and behold, a certaine disciple was there, *named Timotheus, the son of a certaine woman which was a Iewesse, and beleeued: but his father was a Greeke:
2Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
3Him would Paul haue to go forth with him, and tooke, and circumcised him, because of the Iewes which were in those quarters: for they knew all, that his father was a Greeke.
- Acts 20:32Rank 11 from verse 40
32And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
32And now brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you vp, and to giue you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
- Titus 3:15Rank 12 from verse 40
From verse 41
- Acts 15:23Rank 1 from verse 41
23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
23And wrote letters by them after this maner, The Apostles and Elders, and brethren, send greeting vnto the brethren, which are of the Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia.
- Acts 15:32Rank 2 from verse 41
- Galatians 1:21Rank 3 from verse 41
- Acts 16:4–5Rank 4 from verse 41
4And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
5And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
4And as they went through the cities, they deliuered them the decrees for to keepe, *that were ordeined of the Apostles and Elders, which were at Hierusalem.
5And so were the Churches established in the faith, and increased in number dayly.
3Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
3Now when wee had discouered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the shippe was to vnlade her burden.
9¶ Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
9¶ Then there arose certaine of the Synagogue, which is called the Synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia, and of Asia, disputing with Steuen.
- Acts 18:18Rank 7 from verse 41
18¶ And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
18¶ And Paul after this taried there yet a good while, and then tooke his leaue of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: hauing shorne his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
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Acts 15:40
Selected or preferred.
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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.
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recommended
Entrusted or committed to another's care or grace.
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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.
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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
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The one true God.
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Acts 15:41
From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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The country or region of Syria north of Israel.
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confirming
1. Strengthening or establishing. 2. Supporting as true by evidence.
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39And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
39And the contention was so sharpe betweene them, that they departed asunder one from the other: & so Barnabas tooke Marke, & sailed vnto Cyprus.
40And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
40And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren vnto the grace of God.
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41And he went thorow Syria and Cilicia, confirming the Churches.
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