But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
The church at Jerusalem sent their own men with Paul and Barnabas not from distrust of these tried servants, but to honor Antioch as a sister-church and to strengthen their hands on the journey. A friend proves better company than any carriage.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 15:22-35
Paul's concern for the converts in those cities, calling them brethren despite their want of apostolic office and gifts, shows the pastor's proper work: to visit the churches planted by the Gospel, inquire into their state, and see whether they hold fast the faith and grow in grace. This is no optional courtesy but a minister's binding duty.
AI summary
Verse 35. Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch. How long a time is unknown. It is probable that at this time the unhappy incident occurred between Paul and Peter, which is recorded in .