Act 15:3 | JFB | STEP | 3-6. being brought on their way by the church-- a kind of official escort. they passed through Phenice-- (See on ). and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles, and they caused great joy to the brethren-- As the converts in those parts were Jewish ( ), their spirit contrasts favorably with that of others of their nation.

‏ Acts 15:3

3-6. being brought on their way by the church--a kind of official escort.

they passed through Phenice--(See on Ac 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 (Ac 11:19), their spirit contrasts favorably with that of others of their nation.