Acts 15:22

Translations

Modern

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,

Traditional

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Literal

Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole church, having chosen out of them to send men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leading men among the brothers,

Latin

Tunc placuit Apostolis et senioribus cum omni ecclesia eligere viros ex eis, et mittere Antiochiam cum Paulo et Barnaba: Judam, qui cognominabatur Barsabas, et Silam, viros primos in fratribus:

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English

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,

Notes

Acts 15:22–29

The Jerusalem church selected two leaders to report its decision. They carried a letter from the apostles and elders in Jerusalem that explained the terms of the agreement.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Circumcision

Events

Jerusalem Councilc. AD 46
Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46

Related verses

Acts 15:27
Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
Acts 15:40
…but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Acts 18:5
And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 1:23
So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
Acts 16:19
When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
Acts 16:29
Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
Acts 17:10
As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
Acts 17:14
The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Judas: A prophet and leader in the Jerusalem church Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul

Places

Antioch: A major city where the gospel spread to Gentiles

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antioch of Syria Barnabas Barsabas, Barsabbas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Communication Elder Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Council John Mark Judas Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Silas Strangling Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Barsabas: Judas 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 Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Barsabas|: A Christian Sent to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Paul: Returns to Antioch, Accompanied by Barnabas, Judas, and Silas, with Letters to the Gentiles Silas: (The Short Form of the Name): Sent to Paul, in Antioch (Of Syria), from Jerusalem Titus: Compare

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