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This news made all the believers very glad. <a href="/nlt/acts/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> The church sent the delegates to Jerusalem, and they stopped along the way in Phoenicia and Samaria to visit the believers. They told them—much to everyone’s joy—that the Gentiles, too, were being converted. <a href="/esv/acts/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed having been sent forward by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/kjv/acts/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. <a href="/nkjv/acts/15.htm">New King James Version</a> So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/nasb_/acts/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, after being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers and sisters. <a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore, being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and were bringing great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/nasb77/acts/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore, being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and were bringing great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/lsb/acts/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and were bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/amp/acts/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So, after being supplied and sent on their way by the church, they went through both Phoenicia and Samaria telling in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the believers. <a href="/csb/acts/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had been sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers and sisters. <a href="/hcsb/acts/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had been sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, explaining in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they created great joy among all the brothers. <a href="/asv/acts/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. <a href="/cev/acts/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The men who were sent by the church went through Phoenicia and Samaria, telling how the Gentiles had turned to God. This news made the Lord's followers very happy. <a href="/erv/acts/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. <a href="/gwt/acts/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The church sent Paul and Barnabas [to Jerusalem]. As they were going through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told the whole story of how non-Jewish people were turning to God. This story brought great joy to all the believers. <a href="/gnt/acts/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> They were sent on their way by the church; and as they went through Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported how the Gentiles had turned to God; this news brought great joy to all the believers. <a href="/isv/acts/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> They were sent on their way by the church, and as they were going through Phoenicia and Samaria they told of the conversion of the gentiles and brought great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/msb/acts/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/net/acts/15.htm">NET Bible</a> So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/nheb/acts/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They, being sent on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the non-Jewish people. They caused great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/wbt/acts/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice, and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they set out, being accompanied for a short distance by some other members of the Church; and as they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told the whole story of the conversion of the Gentiles and inspired all the brethren with great joy. <a href="/web/acts/15.htm">World English Bible</a> They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> they indeed, then, having been sent forward by the assembly, were passing through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations, and they were causing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed having been sent forward by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/ylt/acts/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> they indeed, then, having been sent forward by the assembly, were passing through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations, and they were causing great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/slt/acts/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly therefore the sent by the church passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the turning back of the nations: and they made great joy to all the brethren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They therefore being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice, and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/cpdv/acts/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, being led by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy among all the brothers. <a href="/nabre/acts/15.htm">New American Bible</a> They were sent on their journey by the church, and passed through Phoenicia and Samaria telling of the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the believers.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They were given an escort and sent on their way by the church, and they traveled through all Phoe-ni’ci-a and the territory of the Sa-mar’i-tans, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the church accompanied and sent them and they were traveling in all Phoenicia and also among the Samaritans, as they were recounting the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were creating great joy to all the brethren.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Being, therefore, conducted on their journey by the church, they passed through Phenicia and Samaria, making known the conversion of the Gentiles; and they gave great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/godbey/acts/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then indeed they having been sent away by the church, traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles: and they continued to make great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/haweis/acts/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> They therefore being sent on their way by the church, passed through Ph?nicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/mace/acts/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so they set out, accompanied part of the way by the church, and pass'd thro' Phenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles, which gave great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they set out, being accompanied for a short distance by some other members of the Church; and as they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told the whole story of the conversion of the Gentiles and inspired all the brethren with great joy. <a href="/worrell/acts/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> They, therefore, having been sent forward by the assembly, went through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the gentiles; and they were causing great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/worsley/acts/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> They therefore, being brought forward on their way by the church, passed through Phenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren. <a href="/parallel/acts/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4855" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">The Dispute over Circumcision</a> …2And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. 3<a href="/greek/4311.htm" title="4311: propemphthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel.">Sent on their way</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsias (N-GFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1330.htm" title="1330: diērchonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.">passed through</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5403.htm" title="5403: Phoinikēn (N-AFS) -- Phoenicia, a northern coast strip of the Roman province Syria. From phoinix; palm-country; Phoenice, a region of Palestine.">Phoenicia</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4540.htm" title="4540: Samareian (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Samaria, a city and region of Palestine.">Samaria,</a> <a href="/greek/1555.htm" title="1555: ekdiēgoumenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To narrate at length, declare. From ek and a compound of dia and hegeomai; to narrate through wholly.">recounting</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1995.htm" title="1995: epistrophēn (N-AFS) -- A turning (to God), conversion. From epistrepho; reversion, i.e. Morally, revolution.">conversion</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnōn (N-GNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoioun (V-IIA-3P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">bringing</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charan (N-AFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphois (N-DMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers.</a> 4On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Acts 11:18</a> When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” <a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Acts 21:19</a> Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45</a> All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1</a> The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14-17</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. / On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. / For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. ... <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22-24</a> When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. / When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts. / Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. <a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Acts 13:4</a> So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Acts 16:5</a> So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a> After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Acts 8:25</a> And after Peter and John had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many of the Samaritan villages.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy to all the brothers.brought.<a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a> And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.<a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a> And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.<a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a> Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.passed.<a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</a> Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19</a> Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.declaring.<a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12</a> Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.<a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.<a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Acts 21:19,20</a> And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry… they caused.<a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Acts 11:18</a> When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.<a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48,52</a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed… <a href="/isaiah/60-4.htm">Isaiah 60:4,5</a> Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Converted</a> <a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Detail</a> <a href="/john/11-18.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/20-9.htm">Inspired</a> <a href="/acts/13-52.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Members</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/14-24.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Phenice</a> <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Phoenicia</a> <a href="/acts/21-2.htm">Phoeni'cia</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Reporting</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Short</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/14-9.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Converted</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Detail</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Inspired</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Members</a> <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Phenice</a> <a href="/acts/21-2.htm">Phoenicia</a> <a href="/acts/21-2.htm">Phoeni'cia</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Reporting</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-32.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-32.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Short</a> <a href="/acts/15-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 15</div>1. <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">The apostles consult about it,</a> 22. <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">and send their determination by letters to the churches.</a> 36. <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, </a> 39. <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">disagree, and travel different ways.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase indicates the church's active involvement in mission work, highlighting the communal support and authority given to Paul and Barnabas. The church's sending reflects the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and the importance of collective discernment and blessing in missionary endeavors.they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria Phoenicia and Samaria were regions with distinct historical and cultural backgrounds. Phoenicia, known for its ancient cities like Tyre and Sidon, was a center of trade and maritime activity. Samaria, once the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, had a mixed population due to Assyrian resettlement policies (<a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a>). The journey through these areas signifies the breaking of traditional Jewish boundaries, as the Gospel reached diverse ethnic groups, fulfilling the prophecy of the Gospel going to the ends of the earth (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>).recounting the conversion of the Gentiles The conversion of Gentiles was a pivotal moment in the early church, marking the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the inclusion of the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). This recounting served as a testimony to God's work beyond Jewish communities, emphasizing the universality of the Gospel. It also addressed the theological debate about the necessity of circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic Law for Gentile believers, which was a central issue at the Jerusalem Council (<a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15:1-2</a>).and bringing great joy to all the brothers The joy experienced by the believers underscores the unity and shared mission of the early church. This joy reflects the fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer for unity among His followers (<a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-23</a>). The acceptance of Gentiles into the faith community without the burden of the Law was a cause for celebration, as it demonstrated God's grace and the breaking down of dividing walls (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> Refers to the early Christian community, likely the church in Antioch, which was a significant center for early Christianity and missionary activity. 2. <a href="/topical/p/phoenicia.htm">Phoenicia</a> A region along the Mediterranean coast, known for its cities like Tyre and Sidon. It was a place where early Christians traveled and spread the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> A region between Judea and Galilee, historically significant in Jewish history and often viewed with suspicion by Jews due to its mixed population and religious practices. 4. <a href="/topical/c/conversion_of_the_gentiles.htm">Conversion of the Gentiles</a> A pivotal event in early Christianity, highlighting the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish communities to include non-Jews, which was a major theme in the Book of Acts. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a> Refers to fellow believers in Christ, emphasizing the communal and familial nature of the early Christian church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_salvation.htm">The Joy of Salvation</a> The conversion of the Gentiles brought great joy to the early church. This joy should remind us of the transformative power of the Gospel and the joy it brings to believers. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The inclusion of Gentiles into the faith community highlights the breaking down of barriers. Christians today are called to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/m/missionary_zeal.htm">Missionary Zeal</a> The early church's commitment to spreading the Gospel serves as a model for modern evangelism. We are encouraged to share the Good News with all people, regardless of their background. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_through_testimony.htm">Encouragement through Testimony</a> Sharing accounts of conversion and God's work in people's lives can strengthen and encourage the faith of others within the church. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> The church's role in sending and supporting missionaries is crucial. This passage encourages churches to actively participate in and support missionary endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 15</a> <a href="/q/what_is_mid-acts_dispensationalism.htm">What defines Mid-Acts Dispensationalism?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_mission_boards'_roles.htm">What are mission boards and how do they function?</a> <a href="/q/why_in_acts_8_14-17_is_the_holy_spirit_given_only_by_apostles'_hands.htm">Why do believers in Acts 8:14-17 only receive the Holy Spirit through the apostles' laying on of hands, whereas other texts suggest immediate reception?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_paul_circumcise_timothy_post-council.htm">In Acts 16:3, why would Paul have Timothy circumcised right after the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 seemingly decided against such requirements?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) They passed through Phenice and Samaria.--The route lay from Seleucia, at the mouth of the Orontes, along the coast of Sidon, Tyre, and, probably, Caesarea, and then through Samaria. They might have gone to Joppa, and so have avoided the old Canaanite cities and the region of the hated Samaritans. The very journey was, therefore, an assertion of the principles for which they were contending. We note, too, that the facts imply that they found "brethren," i.e., established Christian societies, in both regions. "Tyre and Sidon" had repented and believed, though Chorazin and Bethsaida had hardened themselves in unbelief (<a href="/luke/11-13.htm" title="If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?">Luke 11:13</a>). The "woman of Canaan," of <a href="/mark/7-26.htm" title="The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she sought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.">Mark 7:26</a>, may, by this time, have eaten not of the "crumbs," but of the "Bread" of Life. Everything points to Philip as the probable Evangelist of this region as well as of Samaria. Paul and Barnabas would accordingly, as they travelled, be setting their seal to his work, claiming fellowship with Canaanites and Samaritans; and wherever they went they were received with joy. Here, at least, they were certain of support; and, on mere grounds of policy, they were strengthening their cause by appearing at Jerusalem as the representatives of such important communities, having the courage of their convictions, and determined, though they might make concessions in things indifferent, not to sacrifice a single principle.They caused great joy.--The tense implies continued action. Wherever they went the tidings of the conversion of the Gentiles were received by the disciples at large with a gladness which presented the strongest possible contrast to the narrowness and bitterness of the Pharisee section of the Church of Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - They therefore... passed for and... they passed, A.V.; both Phoenicia for Phonice, A.V. Being brought on their way (προπεμφθέντες). The word προπέμπειν has two distinct though allied meanings: one is "to conduct a person on his way," as in <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Acts 20:38</a>; <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a>; the other is "to help a person on his way, by supplying him with all necessaries for his journey," as in <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">2 Corinthians 1:16</a>; <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Titus 3:13</a> 3John 6. This last is the meaning here. Being the messengers of the Church, they traveled at the Church's expense. Both Phoenicia and Samaria. Their course would be through Berytus, Type, Sidon, and Samaria. Declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. There was an especial reason for doing so, as it had a strong bearing upon the great controversy about to be decided at Jerusalem. <a href="/commentaries/acts/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Sent on their way προπεμφθέντες (propemphthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4311.htm">Strong's 4311: </a> To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church, ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. they Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. passed through διήρχοντο (diērchonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. Phoenicia Φοινίκην (Phoinikēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5403.htm">Strong's 5403: </a> Phoenicia, a northern coast strip of the Roman province Syria. From phoinix; palm-country; Phoenice, a region of Palestine. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Samaria, Σαμάρειαν (Samareian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4540.htm">Strong's 4540: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Samaria, a city and region of Palestine. recounting ἐκδιηγούμενοι (ekdiēgoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1555.htm">Strong's 1555: </a> To narrate at length, declare. From ek and a compound of dia and hegeomai; to narrate through wholly. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. conversion ἐπιστροφὴν (epistrophēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> A turning (to God), conversion. From epistrepho; reversion, i.e. Morally, revolution. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles ἐθνῶν (ethnōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. bringing ἐποίουν (epoioun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. great μεγάλην (megalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. joy χαρὰν (charan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. to all πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers. ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 15:3 They being sent on their way (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/15-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 15:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 15:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/15-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 15:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 15:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>