15:33a

After spending some time there: The phrase some time probably refers to somewhere between a few days and a few weeks.

15:33b

they were sent off by the brothers: This clause is passive. Some languages must use an active clause. For example:

the brothers sent them off

sent off: The believers sent Judas and Silas back to Jerusalem. See how you translated this phrase in 15:30.

in peace: The Greek is literally “with peace.” The believers sent Judas and Silas saying something like “Go in peace” or “Peace be with you.” This was a common farewell. The believers wanted Judas and Silas to have a good trip and also that God would enable them to live peacefully.

In some languages an actual saying must be used to indicate the blessing. For example:

saying, “Peace be with you.”
-or-
saying, “May God grant you peace on your journey.”
-or-
saying, “May God enable you to live peacefully.”

15:33c

those who had sent them: This refers to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem. This implies that Judas and Silas reported that the believers at Antioch received the information in the letter with joy.

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