Act 15:5 | 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 15:5

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.