Acts 15:34
Acts 15:34 Meaning and Explanation
“Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Silas chooses to remain at Antioch.
What Does Acts 15:34 Mean?
Though free to return to Jerusalem, Silas is glad to stay on in Antioch among the believers he has been strengthening. The work, it seems, has taken hold of his heart.
His choice quietly prepares what comes next: when Paul soon seeks a new companion for the road, Silas is at hand (15:40). A willingness to linger where God is working often positions a servant for a calling not yet visible. Silas stayed for love of the brethren — and found himself standing at the threshold of the mission of his life.
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What does Acts 15:34 mean?
Silas chooses to remain at Antioch.