Acts 15:33 nasb — After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.

NASB

"After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out."

— Acts 15:33, NASB

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Acts 15 — Context

30

So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter.

31

When they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.

32

Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brethren with a lengthy message.

33

After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.

34

[But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.]

35

But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching with many others also, the word of the Lord.

36

After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brethren in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are."

Acts 15:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:33 say?
Acts 15:33 in the NASB reads: “After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.”
Where is Acts 15:33 in the Bible?
Acts 15:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 33.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 15:33.
What translation should I read Acts 15:33 in?
Acts 15:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 15:33?
Acts 15:33 reads (NASB): “After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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