And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
From there they sailed back to Antioch, the same place where the church had originally prayed over them and sent them out with God's blessing for this mission they just completed.
They came full circle, returning home to the people who believed in them from the start.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, this verse describes the end of Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey, which was a pivotal expansion of early Christianity. They had been sent out from the church in Antioch with the blessing and prayers of the believers, traveling through regions like Cyprus and Asia Minor to preach the gospel and establish new communities of faith. Upon completing their mission amid challenges and successes, they returned to Antioch, marking a moment of accountability and celebration within the early church.
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