Acts 15:23

Translations

Modern

…and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

Traditional

And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Literal

…having written by their hand: The apostles and the elders, brothers, To those brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: Greetings.

Latin

…scribentes per manus eorum: Apostoli et seniores fratres, his qui sunt Antiochiæ, et Syriæ, et Ciliciæ, fratribus ex gentibus, salutem.

Original

Greek

English

…and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

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 23:26
Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
Galatians 1:21
Later I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
Romans 16:3–16
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
Acts 15:22
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,
3 John 1:14
Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
Acts 15:41
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Acts 15:1
Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
2 John 1:10
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
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.
2 John 1:13
The children of your elect sister send you greetings.
2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.

Places

Antioch: A major city where the gospel spread to Gentiles Cilicia: Province in Asia Minor; Paul's birthplace and ministry area Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

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) Communication Elder Jerusalem Council John Mark Judaizers Judas Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Silas Strangling Syria, Syrians Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Cilicia: The Congregations of Circumcision: Abrogated Council: Apostolic Doctrines: Guidelines Set Forth from the Leaders in Jerusalem Elder in the Christian Church Epistles: from the Congregation at Jerusalem to the Gentiles 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 Silas: (The Short Form of the Name): Sent to Paul, in Antioch (Of Syria), from Jerusalem Syria: Gospel Preached and Many Churches Founded In The Heathen: The Gospel Received By Titus: Compare

Acts 15:23

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