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Acts 15:30

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation." Then those brethren also exhorted them: and having established them, for towards Paul they were contentiously disposed, so departed from them in peace. …

Homily on Acts 33 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

The progress of the disciples — that is the consolation for the teachers!

Commentary on Acts ↗

Western Saints

Cassiodorus

"They therefore being dismissed, went down to Antioch," etc. When they came to Antioch, the above-mentioned Barnabas and Silas, gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle to the brethren. Upon reading it, they rejoiced that the cause of scandal had been removed. Furthermore, Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, disposed the hearts of all to the same will. …

Complexiones on the Acts of the Apostles ↗