Acts 15:38

"But Paul didn’t think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and didn’t go with them to do the work."

Key Reflection

In Acts 15:38, Paul expresses his concern about taking Silas on their journey despite Silas's past behavior in Pamphylia, where he had withdrawn and did not participate in the missionary work. For the original audience, this detail would have highlighted the importance of character and commitment; someone who could not be relied upon for a previous mission might not be trusted to serve effectively again, emphasizing the need for reliable partners in ministry.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 38. But Paul thought not good. Did not think it proper. Because he could not confide in his perseverance with them in the toils and perils of their journey. Who departed from them, etc. Ac 13:13. Why he did this is not known. It was evidently, however, for some cause which Paul did not consider satisfactory, and which, in his view, disqualified him from being their attendant again. To the work. Of preaching the gospel. {e} "departed" Ac 13:13 __________________________________________________________________

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