That was evidently the same spirit that during the previous Antioch mission had enabled Silas and his companions to be effective in encouraging and strengthening the congregation, causing their fellow Christians to rejoice.
Ilmselt aitas seesama meelsus eelmise Antiookiasse tehtud misjonireisi ajal Siilasel ja tema kaaslastel kogudust tõhusalt kinnitada ning julgustada, nii et nende kaaskristlased rõõmustusid.