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.
JFB.
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