Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
And when they were come to Jerusalem—This was Paul's THIRD VISIT TO JERUSALEM after his conversion, and on this occasion took place what is related in Galatians 2:1-10. (See there).
were received of the church, and the apostles and elders—evidently at a meeting formally convened for this purpose: the deputation being one so influential, and from a church of such note.
they declared all things that God had done with them—(See on Acts 14:14-27).
being brought on their way by the church—a kind of official escort.
they passed through Phenice—(See on Acts 11:19).
and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles, and they caused great joy to the brethren—As the converts in those parts were Jewish (Acts 11:19), their spirit contrasts favorably with that of others of their nation.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Acts 15:4:
Isaiah 49:21
1 Corinthians 3:9
2 Corinthians 6:1
Galatians 1:19
Galatians 2:1
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