Acts 15:35
“But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.”
What does Acts 15:35 mean?
Paul and Barnabas were in Antioch after some intense disagreement with church leaders in Jerusalem about whether non-Jewish believers needed to follow Jewish laws. Rather than leaving in frustration, they stayed put and invested themselves in teaching and encouraging the growing church there alongside other faithful believers. Their choice to remain and do the patient work of ministry, even after conflict, shows what real commitment looks like: not winning arguments and moving on, but staying present with people and helping them grow in faith. It's a quiet reminder that sometimes the most important thing we can do is show up, stay steady, and keep pointing people toward Jesus.