Acts 15:13

Translations

Modern

When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!

Traditional

And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:

Literal

And after they were silent, James answered, saying, “Men, brothers, hear me.

Latin

Et postquam tacuerunt, respondit Jacobus, dicens: Viri fratres, audite me.

Original

Greek

English

When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!

Notes

Acts 15:13–19

James, the brother of Jesus, said that the turning of the Gentiles (non-Jewish people) to God agreed with Scripture. He strongly argued that it was against God’s will to place extra rules on Gentiles who wanted to join God’s people.

Acts 15:4–21

The first council of the church met to resolve the dispute concerning Gentiles and circumcision (15:1–2).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas James, Brother of Jesus Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Circumcision

Events

Jerusalem Councilc. AD 46
Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46

Related verses

Acts 12:17
Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.
Galatians 2:12
For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group.
James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
Galatians 2:9
And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
Acts 7:2
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
Acts 22:1
“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
Galatians 1:19
But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
Acts 2:14
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.
Acts 2:29
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
Mark 15:40
And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
Acts 21:18
The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.

Parallels

Amos 9:11–15 Galatians 2:1–10

People

James: Jesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem church

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers of Jesus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Circumcision Elder Jerusalem Council John Mark Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Peter, the Apostle Silas Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Circumcision: Abrogated Council: Apostolic Doctrines: Guidelines Set Forth from the Leaders in Jerusalem Elder in the Christian Church Gentiles: Conversion of James: An Apostle: Addresses the Gathering at Jerusalem in Favor of Liberty for the Gentile Converts Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Titus: Compare

Acts 15:13

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