Acts 15

Acts 15:1

AMP: Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised in accordance with the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” [Gen 17:9-14]

ASV: And certain men came down from Judaea and taught the brethren, [saying], Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

BSB: Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

DARBY: And certain persons, having come down from Judaea, taught the brethren, If ye shall not have been circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

DRA: And some coming down from Judea, taught the brethren: That except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved.

KJV: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 15:2

AMP: Paul and Barnabas disagreed greatly and debated with them, so it was determined that Paul and Barnabas and some of the others from their group would go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders [and confer with them] concerning this issue.

ASV: And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and questioning with them, [the brethren] appointed that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

BSB: And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

DARBY: A commotion therefore having taken place, and no small discussion on the part of Paul and Barnabas against them, they arranged that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others from amongst them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

DRA: And when Paul and Barnabas had no small contest with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of the other side, should go up to the apostles and priests to Jerusalem about this question.

KJV: When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:3

AMP: So, after being supplied and sent on their way by the church, they went through both Phoenicia and Samaria telling in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the believers.

ASV: They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

BSB: Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

DARBY: They therefore, having been set on their way by the assembly, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of [those of] the nations. And they caused great joy to all the brethren.

DRA: They therefore being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice, and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren.

KJV: And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

Acts 15:4

AMP: When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received warmly by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported to them all the things that God had accomplished through them.

ASV: And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.

BSB: On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

DARBY: And being arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, and related all that God had wrought with them.

DRA: And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.

KJV: And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

Acts 15:5

AMP: But some from the sect of the Pharisees who had believed [in Jesus as the Messiah] stood up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise the Gentile converts and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses.”

ASV: But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is needful to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.

BSB: But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

DARBY: And some of those who were of the sect of the Pharisees, who believed, rose up from among [them], saying that they ought to circumcise them and enjoin them to keep the law of Moses.

DRA: But there arose some of the sect of the Pharisees that believed, saying: They must be circumcised, and be commanded to observe the law of Moses.

KJV: But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

Acts 15:6

AMP: The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.

ASV: And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.

BSB: So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.

DARBY: And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.

DRA: And the apostles and ancients assembled to consider of this matter.

KJV: And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

Acts 15:7

AMP: After a long debate, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the message of the gospel and believe.

ASV: And when there had been much questioning, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Brethren, ye know that a good while ago God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

BSB: After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

DARBY: And much discussion having taken place, Peter, standing up, said to them, Brethren, *ye* know that from the earliest days God amongst you chose that the nations by my mouth should hear the word of the glad tidings and believe.

DRA: And when there had been much disputing, Peter, rising up, said to them: Men, brethren, you know, that in former days God made choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

KJV: And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 15:8

AMP: And God, who knows and understands the heart, testified to them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us;

ASV: And God, who knoweth the heart, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as he did unto us;

BSB: And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.

DARBY: And the heart-knowing God bore them witness, giving [them] the Holy Spirit as to us also,

DRA: And God, who knoweth the hearts, gave testimony, giving unto them the Holy Ghost, as well as to us;

KJV: And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

Acts 15:9

AMP: and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith [in Jesus].

ASV: and he made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.

BSB: He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

DARBY: and put no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by faith.

DRA: And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

KJV: And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

Acts 15:10

AMP: Now then, why are you testing God by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to endure?

ASV: Now therefore why make ye trial of God, that ye should put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

BSB: Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?

DARBY: Now therefore why tempt ye God, by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

DRA: Now therefore, why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

KJV: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Acts 15:11

AMP: But we believe that we are saved through the [precious, undeserved] grace of the Lord Jesus [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life], in just the same way as they are.”

ASV: But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in like manner as they.

BSB: On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

DARBY: But we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same manner as they also.

DRA: But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, in like manner as they also.

KJV: But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

Acts 15:12

AMP: All the people remained silent, and they listened [attentively] to Barnabas and Paul as they described all the signs and wonders (attesting miracles) that God had done through them among the Gentiles.

ASV: And all the multitude kept silence; and they hearkened unto Barnabas and Paul rehearsing what signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles through them.

BSB: The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

DARBY: And all the multitude kept silence and listened to Barnabas and Paul relating all the signs and wonders which God had wrought among the nations by them.

DRA: And all the multitude held their peace; and they heard Barnabas and Paul telling what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

KJV: Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

Acts 15:13

AMP: When they had finished speaking, James replied, “Brothers, listen to me.

ASV: And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, hearken unto me:

BSB: When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!

DARBY: And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, listen to me:

DRA: And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying: Men, brethren, hear me.

KJV: And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:

Acts 15:14

AMP: Simeon (Simon Peter) has described how God first concerned Himself about taking from among the Gentiles a people for His name [to honor Him and be identified with Him].

ASV: Symeon hath rehearsed how first God visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.

BSB: Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.

DARBY: Simon has related how God first visited to take out of [the] nations a people for his name.

DRA: Simon hath related how God first visited to take of the Gentiles a people to his name.

KJV: Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.

Acts 15:15

AMP: The words of the Prophets agree with this, just as it is written [in Scripture],

ASV: And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

BSB: The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:

DARBY: And with this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written:

DRA: And to this agree the words of the prophets, as it is written:

KJV: And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

Acts 15:16

AMP: ‘After these things I will return,And I will rebuild the tent of David which has fallen;I will rebuild its ruins,And I will restore it,

ASV: After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up:

BSB: ‘After this I will return and rebuildthe fallen tent of David.Its ruins I will rebuild,and I will restore it,

DARBY: After these things I will return, and will rebuild the tabernacle of David which is fallen, and will rebuild its ruins, and will set it up,

DRA: After these things I will return, and will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and the ruins thereof I will rebuild, and I will set it up:

KJV: After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

Acts 15:17

AMP: So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord,And all the Gentiles upon whom My name has been invoked,’

ASV: That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,

BSB: so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord,and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,says the Lord who does these things

DARBY: so that the residue of men may seek out the Lord, and all the nations on whom my name is invoked, saith [the] Lord, who does these things

DRA: That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all nations upon whom my name is invoked, saith the Lord, who doth these things.

KJV: That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.

Acts 15:18

AMP: Says the Lord,Who has been making these things known from long ago. [Is 45:21; Jer 12:15; Amos 9:11, 12]

ASV: Saith the Lord, who maketh these things known from of old.

BSB: that have been known for ages.’

DARBY: known from eternity.

DRA: To the Lord was his own work known from the beginning of the world.

KJV: Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

Acts 15:19

AMP: Therefore it is my judgment that we do not trouble and make it difficult for those who are turning to God among the Gentiles [by putting obstacles in their way],

ASV: Wherefore my judgment is, that we trouble not them that from among the Gentiles turn to God;

BSB: It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

DARBY: Wherefore *I* judge, not to trouble those who from the nations turn to God;

DRA: For which cause I judge that they, who from among the Gentiles are converted to God, are not to be disquieted.

KJV: Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:

Acts 15:20

AMP: but that we write to them that they are to abstain from anything that has been contaminated by [being offered to] idols and from sexual impurity and from [eating the meat of] what has been strangled and from [the consumption of] blood.

ASV: but that we write unto them, that they abstain from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from what is strangled, and from blood.

BSB: Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.

DARBY: but to write to them to abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from what is strangled, and from blood.

DRA: But that we write unto them, that they refrain themselves from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

KJV: But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

Acts 15:21

AMP: For from ancient generations [the writing of] Moses has been preached in every city, since he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

ASV: For Moses from generations of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath.

BSB: For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

DARBY: For Moses, from generations of old, has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath.

DRA: For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him in the synagogues, where he is read every sabbath.

KJV: For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.

Acts 15:22

AMP: Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their men to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas [also called Silvanus, both], leading men among the brothers.

ASV: Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; [namely], Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

BSB: Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

DARBY: Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole assembly, to send chosen men from among them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch, Judas called Barsabas and Silas, leading men among the brethren,

DRA: Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren.

KJV: Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Acts 15:23

AMP: With them they sent the following letter:

ASV: and they wrote [thus] by them, The apostles and the elders, brethren, unto the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting:

BSB: and sent them with this letter:The apostles and the elders, your brothers,To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:Greetings.

DARBY: having by their hand written [thus]: The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to the brethren who are from among [the] nations at Antioch, and [in] Syria and Cilicia, greeting:

DRA: Writing by their hands: The apostles and ancients, brethren, to the brethren of the Gentiles that are at Antioch, and in Syria and Cilicia, greeting.

KJV: And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Acts 15:24

ASV: Forasmuch as we have heard that certain who went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls; to whom we gave no commandment;

BSB: It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

DARBY: Inasmuch as we have heard that some who went out from amongst us have troubled you by words, upsetting your souls, [saying that ye must be circumcised and keep the law]; to whom we gave no commandment;

DRA: Forasmuch as we have heard, that some going out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls; to whom we gave no commandment:

KJV: Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

Acts 15:25

ASV: it seemed good unto us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

BSB: So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

DARBY: it seemed good to us, having arrived at a common judgment, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

DRA: It hath seemed good to us, being assembled together, to choose out men, and to send them unto you, with our well beloved Barnabas and Paul:

KJV: It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15:26

ASV: men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

BSB: men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DARBY: men who have given up their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DRA: Men that have given their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV: Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 15:27

ASV: We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also shall tell you the same things by word of mouth.

BSB: Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.

DARBY: We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who themselves also will tell you by word [of mouth] the same things.

DRA: We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things.

KJV: We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.

Acts 15:28

ASV: For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:

BSB: It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

DARBY: For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:

DRA: For it hath seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay no further burden upon you than these necessary things:

KJV: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Acts 15:29

ASV: that ye abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which if ye keep yourselves, it shall be well with you. Fare ye well.

BSB: You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things.Farewell.

DARBY: to abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication; keeping yourselves from which ye will do well. Farewell.

DRA: That you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which things keeping yourselves, you shall do well. Fare ye well.

KJV: That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.

Acts 15:30

AMP: So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and after assembling the congregation, they delivered the letter.

ASV: So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.

BSB: So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.

DARBY: They therefore, being let go, came to Antioch, and having gathered the multitude delivered to [them] the epistle.

DRA: They therefore being dismissed, went down to Antioch; and gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle.

KJV: So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:

Acts 15:31

AMP: And when they had read it, the people rejoiced greatly at the encouragement and comfort [it brought them].

ASV: And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

BSB: When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

DARBY: And having read it, they rejoiced at the consolation.

DRA: Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

KJV: Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Acts 15:32

AMP: Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets (divinely inspired spokesmen), encouraged and strengthened the believers with many words.

ASV: And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

BSB: Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

DARBY: And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with much discourse, and strengthened them.

DRA: But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren, and confirmed them.

KJV: And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

Acts 15:33

AMP: After spending some time there, they were sent back by the brothers with [the greeting of] peace to those who had sent them.

ASV: And after they had spent some time [there], they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.

BSB: After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.

DARBY: And having passed some time [there], they were let go in peace from the brethren to those who sent them.

DRA: And after they had spent some time there, they were let go with peace by the brethren, unto them that had sent them.

KJV: And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.

Acts 15:34

AMP: [However, Silas decided to stay there.]

ASV: [But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there.]

DARBY: Not available

DRA: But it seemed good unto Silas to remain there; and Judas alone departed to Jerusalem.

KJV: Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 15:35

AMP: But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and with many others also continued teaching and proclaiming the good news, the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].

ASV: But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

BSB: But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

DARBY: And Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and announcing the glad tidings, with many others also, of the word of the Lord.

DRA: And Paul and Barnabas continued at Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others, the word of the Lord.

KJV: Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

Acts 15:36

AMP: After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers and sisters (believers) in every city where we preached the message of the Lord, and see how they are doing.”

ASV: And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, [and see] how they fare.

BSB: Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”

DARBY: But after certain days Paul said to Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city where we have announced the word of the Lord, [and see] how they are getting on.

DRA: And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas: Let us return and visit our brethren in all the cities wherein we have preached the word of the Lord, to see how they do.

KJV: And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.

Acts 15:37

AMP: Now Barnabas wanted to take [his cousin] John, who was called Mark, along with them.

ASV: And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.

BSB: Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

DARBY: And Barnabas proposed to take with [them] John also, called Mark;

DRA: And Barnabas would have taken with them John also, that was surnamed Mark;

KJV: And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Acts 15:38

AMP: But Paul kept insisting that they should not take along with them the one who had quit and deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

ASV: But Paul thought not good to take with them him who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

BSB: But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.

DARBY: but Paul thought it not well to take with them him who had abandoned them, [going back] from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.

DRA: But Paul desired that he (as having departed from them out of Pamphylia, and not gone with them to the work) might not be received.

KJV: But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

Acts 15:39

AMP: And it became such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took [John] Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.

ASV: And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus;

BSB: Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

DARBY: There arose therefore very warm feeling, so that they separated from one another; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed away to Cyprus;

DRA: And there arose a dissension, so that they departed one from another; and Barnabas indeed taking Mark, sailed to Cyprus.

KJV: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

Acts 15:40

AMP: But Paul chose Silas [who was again in Antioch] and set out [on his second journey], commended by the brothers to the grace and favor of the Lord.

ASV: but Paul choose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.

BSB: but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

DARBY: but Paul having chosen Silas went forth, committed by the brethren to the grace of God.

DRA: But Paul choosing Silas, departed, being delivered by the brethren to the grace of God.

KJV: And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

Acts 15:41

AMP: And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

ASV: And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

BSB: And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

DARBY: And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies.

DRA: And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches, commanding them to keep the precepts of the apostles and the ancients.

KJV: And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.