Act 15:32 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 32. Being prophets . . This evidently implies that they had been preachers before they went to Antioch. What was the precise nature of the office of a prophet in the Christian church, it is not easy to ascertain. Possibly it may imply that they were teachers of unusual or remarkable ability. Confirmed them . Strengthened them; that is, by their instructions and exhortations. . (*) "prophets" "teachers" (a) "confirmed them"

Acts 15:32

Verse 32. Being prophets. Acts 11:27. This evidently implies that they had been preachers before they went to Antioch. What was the precise nature of the office of a prophet in the Christian church, it is not easy to ascertain. Possibly it may imply that they were teachers of unusual or remarkable ability.

Confirmed them. Strengthened them; that is, by their instructions and exhortations. Acts 14:22.

(*) "prophets" "teachers" (a) "confirmed them" Acts 14:22