King James Version
Acts 15:34 in the King James Version says “Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.”
Acts 15:34 · KJV
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“it pleased”
G1380compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
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