Acts 15:33 Meaning and Explanation
“And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.”
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Read Full Chapter →After staying a while, the messengers are released with peace from the brethren to return to the apostles.
What Does Acts 15:33 Mean?
Judas and Silas remain in Antioch for a season, then are released to return to Jerusalem. Luke marks the manner of their going: 'in peace,' sent off by the brethren with blessing and gratitude.
The phrase is the quiet seal on the whole affair. A controversy that began with dissension ends with peace — peace between churches, peace between leaders, peace in the hearts of believers. Such peace is never trivial; it is the fruit of truth handled in love, 'sown in peace of them that make peace' (James 3:18). Partings, like decisions, can be made in peace when Christ has been honored throughout.
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What does Acts 15:33 mean?
After staying a while, the messengers are released with peace from the brethren to return to the apostles.