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Acts 15:34

Acts 15:34
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still,.... Though he had leave to go, and was actually dismissed with Judas; and doubtless intended to have gone with him, but for some reason or…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Notwithstanding ... - This whole verse is missing in many mss.; in the Syriac, Arabic, and Coptic versions; and is regarded as spurious by Mill, Griesbach, and by other critics. It was probably…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas, etc. - This whole verse is wanting in ABEG, a great number besides, with the Syriac, Arabic, Coptic, Slavonic, Vulgate, and some of the fathers. It does not appear to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 15:22-35

We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the Gentiles. Much more, it is likely, was said about it than is here recorded; but…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

This verse is omitted in many ancient MSS., and in others the Greek words vary. It may very well be a marginal note placed to explain Act 15:15, where Paul, who did not leave Antioch, is said to have…