while Paul chose Silas and set out, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
In context
38but Paul insisted that they should not take the man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work. 39The disagreement grew so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 40while Paul chose Silas and set out, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 41He traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
