And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
We have seen one unhappy difference among the brethren, which was of a public nature, brought to a good issue; but here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less men than Paul and Barnabas, not compromised indeed, yet ending well. I.
Commenting on Acts 15:36-41
Verse 41. Syria and Cilicia. These were countries lying near to each other, which Paul, in company with Barnabas, had before visited. Confirming the churches. Strengthening them by instruction and exhortation. It has no reference to the rite of confirmation. .
DISSENSION BETWEEN PAUL AND BARNABAS--THEY PART COMPANY TO PROSECUTE SEPARATE MISSIONARY TOURS. (Act 15:36-46) And some days after--How long is a matter of conjecture. Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren--the true reading is, "the brethren." in every city where we have preached . . .
Commenting on Acts 15:36-46