What is the meaning of Acts 15:3?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(3) Therefore surely being sent on their way by the assembly-church they passed through both Phoenicia (Land of Palms) and Shomron (Watch Mountain) detailing about the Gentile-peoples conversion and they brought great joy to all the brothers.

The F.O.G*

[3] Supported by the church, they journeyed through Phoenicia and Samaria, sharing amazing stories of Gentile conversions. These testimonies brought profound joy to all the believers they visited, each story a fresh revelation of God's boundless grace.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

they indeed, then, having been sent forward by the assembly, were passing through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations, and they were causing great joy to all the brethren.

Young's Literal Translation