Acts 15:24

The Letter to the Gentile Believers · Acts 15:22–29
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Translations

Modern
It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.
Traditional
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
Literal
Inasmuch as we have heard that some went out from us, to whom we gave no instructions, and that they troubled you by words, upsetting your minds,
Latin
Quoniam audivimus quia quidam ex nobis exeuntes, turbaverunt vos verbis, evertentes animas vestras, quibus non mandavimus,

Original

Greek
English
It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

Notes

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

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 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 Bigotry in Regard to Circumcision Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Circumcision: Abrogated Circumcision: Necessity of, Asserted by False Teachers 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 Heresy: Teachers of, Among Early Christians 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 Striving for Perfection Titus: Compare