The King James Version Bible

Acts 15:40

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

Cross References

  1. And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
  2. 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:
  3. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
  4. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
  5. And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
  6. Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
  7. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
  8. But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
  9. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
  10. The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
  11. All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
  12. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.