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A Verse Likely Not Original
Nearly all commentators (Barnes, Robertson, Gill) note that this verse is absent from the oldest and most reliable manuscripts. Most modern Bible translations omit it, viewing it as a later addition by a scribe trying to explain why Silas was available to travel with Paul in verse 40.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Notwithstanding, etc. This whole verse is missing from many manuscripts, in the Syriac, Arabic, and Coptic versions; and is regarded as sp…
But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there (εδοξε δε Σιλα επιμεινα αυτου). This verse is not in the Revised Version or in the te…
After some time, Judas and Silas returned to Jerusalem with the commendation of the Antioch believers. Paul and Barnabas, however, remained at Syri…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still Though he had leave to go, and was actually dismissed with Judas; a…
Authorized to declare they were directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Spirit, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good…
