33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them.[1]

Other Translations of Acts 15:33

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

33 And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.Some manuscripts insert verse 34: But it seemed good to Silas to remain there

The Message

33 Then it was time to go home. They were sent off by their new friends with laughter and embraces all around to report back to those who had sent them.

New King James Version

33 And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.

New Living Translation

33 They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 15:33

Commentary on Acts 15:22-35

(Read Acts 15:22-35)

Being warranted to declare themselves directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Ghost, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good unto God the Holy Spirit, as well as to them, to lay upon the converts no other burden than the things before mentioned, which were necessary, either on their own account, or from present circumstances. It was a comfort to hear that carnal ordinances were no longer imposed on them, which perplexed the conscience, but could not purify or pacify it; and that those who troubled their minds were silenced, so that the peace of the church was restored, and that which threatened division was removed. All this was consolation for which they blessed God. Many others were at Antioch. Where many labour in the word and doctrine, yet there may be opportunity for us: the zeal and usefulness of others should stir us up, not lay us asleep.