From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

They sailed away to Antioch (απεπλευσαν εις Αντιοχειαν). Effective aorist active indicative of αποπλεω, to sail off. They had been…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And from there sailed to Antioch. (See Barnes on Acts 11:19).

From where they had been recommended, etc. They had been app…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

On returning to Antioch of Syria and to the congregation that had sent them out, Paul and Barnabas “reported all that God had done through them and…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

When they had been commended. Luke might have said that they were ordained there to be the apostles of the Gentiles. However, using an ind…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And from there sailed to Antioch In Syria,

from where they had been recommended to the grace of God

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul in a popular tumult. So strong is the inclination of…

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