Acts 15:33
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Original Language Analysis
ποιήσαντες
after they had tarried
G4160
ποιήσαντες
after they had tarried
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
1 of 12
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
χρόνον
there a space
G5550
χρόνον
there a space
Strong's:
G5550
Word #:
3 of 12
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a
ἀπελύθησαν
they were let go
G630
ἀπελύθησαν
they were let go
Strong's:
G630
Word #:
4 of 12
to free fully, i.e., (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
μετ'
in
G3326
μετ'
in
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
εἰρήνης
peace
G1515
εἰρήνης
peace
Strong's:
G1515
Word #:
6 of 12
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
7 of 12
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφῶν
the brethren
G80
ἀδελφῶν
the brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
9 of 12
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
10 of 12
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.Hebrews 11:31By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.Acts 16:36And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.Genesis 26:29That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD.
Historical Context
Their peaceful departure confirmed that Antioch's church accepted the council's decision. The unity achieved here enabled Christianity's continued expansion without splitting into Jewish and Gentile factions.
Questions for Reflection
- How does gospel truth produce peace in the church?
- What does Christian reconciliation look like practically?
- How can churches today resolve conflicts and part in peace?
Analysis & Commentary
After tarrying 'a space,' Judas and Silas were 'let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.' The phrase 'in peace' (Greek 'eirēnē') indicates reconciliation and unity. What began as serious conflict ended in fellowship. The gospel rightly understood produces peace among God's people.