40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.



Ver. 40. Being recommended by the brethren] Whereby it appeareth that the Church took Paul’s part, and God blessed his labours wherever he came; whereas Barnabas lies buried, as it were, and little more is henceforth recorded of him, unless it be that his temporizing with Peter, Gal_2:9. So Lot is no more heard of after his incest, Gen_19:36. If we commit such things we deserve but a short story. (Babington in locum.)