See note Acts 13:5¹.

See note James 2:2¹.

Lit., souls.

See note Acts 11:23^1a.

See note Acts 2:43¹.

Referring to idols and idolatry.

See note Acts 7:26¹.

Mercury in Roman mythology.

Jupiter in Roman mythology. (See note Acts 28:11¹.) So also in Acts 19:35.

Or, saved.

Man's soul is composed of his mind, emotion, and will. To establish the souls of the disciples is to establish them
1) in their mind, that they may know and understand the Lord and the things concerning Him (1 Cor. 2:16; Phil. 3:10);
2) in their emotion, that they may love the Lord and have a heart for the Lord's interest (Mark 12:30; Rom. 16:4);
3) in their will, that they may be strong to remain with the Lord and do the things that please the Lord (Acts 11:23; Col. 1:10; 1 Thes. 4:1).

Lit., remain, persevere; i.e., stand firm and not depart from the faith, into which they had entered.

See note Acts 6:7^2d.

See note Acts 1:3⁴.

All the churches here in which elders were appointed by the apostles had been established within less than one year. Hence, the elders appointed in these churches could not have been fully mature. They must have been considered elders because they were comparatively the most mature among the believers. They were not voted in by their congregations but were appointed by the apostles according to their maturity of life in Christ. They were charged by the apostles to care for the leadership and shepherding in their churches (see note 1 Tim. 3:2^1b and note 1 Pet. 5:3³).

In every church equals in every city in Titus 1:5 (see note Titus 1:5^1c).

Some MSS add, of the Lord.

See note 1 Cor. 15:10^1a and note 1 Cor. 15:10².

This was the end of Paul's first ministry journey, which began in Acts 13:4.

For fellowship regarding God's move in the spreading of His gospel, not for a report concerning their mission.