Acts 15:2

Translations

Modern

And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Traditional

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

Literal

There having been, then, no small commotion and discussion by Paul and Barnabas with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas and certain others out of them to go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.

Latin

Facta ergo seditione non minima Paulo et Barnabæ adversus illos, statuerunt ut ascenderent Paulus et Barnabas, et quidam alii ex aliis ad Apostolos et presbyteros in Jerusalem super hac quæstione.

Original

Greek

English

And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Notes

Acts 15:2–3

The church in Antioch decided to send some delegates (representatives) to Jerusalem. They went to discuss this issue with the apostles and elders there. On the way, they visited believers in Phoenicia and Samaria. In these places, the Christian faith had already spread widely (chapter 8).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Circumcision Circumcision in the New Testament

Events

Jerusalem Councilc. AD 46
Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46

Related verses

Acts 15:22–23
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
Acts 15:6–7
So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.
Galatians 2:1–2
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.
Acts 15:4
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
Acts 11:30
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
2 Corinthians 11:5
I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”
Galatians 1:6–10
I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
Galatians 2:5
We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
Acts 15:25
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Exodus 18:23
If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.”
Acts 16:4
As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Bigotry in Regard to Circumcision Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Council: Apostolic Elder in the Christian Church Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Paul: Contends with the Judaizers Against Their Circumcision |Theology| Paul: Refers the Question of Circumcision to the Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem Strife: Christians at Antioch (In Syria), About Circumcision Strife: Judaising Teachers Titus: Compare

Acts 15:2

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