33And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
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Let 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.
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
And 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.
That 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.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 22-35)We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the Gentiles. Much more, it is likely, was said about it than is here recorded; but at length it was brought to a head, and the advice which James gave was universally approved and agreed to nemine contradicente—unanimously ; and letters were accordingly sent by messengers of their…
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