Acts 15:40
“And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.”
But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
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;
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
Related Verses
“And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”
“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:”
“It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,”
“And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.”
“Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.”