And Paul chose Silas,.... To be his companion and assistant; this being the design of the Holy Ghost in influencing his, mind to stay longer at Antioch, after he, with Judas, was dismissed by the church to go to Jerusalem, Ac 15:33and departed; that is, from Antioch:being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God;See Gill on "Ac 13:26".
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Acts 15:40
Acts 15:40
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