Acts 15:25

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

Modern
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Traditional
It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Literal
…it seemed good to us, having come with one accord, having chosen men to send to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Latin
…placuit nobis collectis in unum eligere viros, et mittere ad vos cum carissimis nostris Barnaba et Paulo,

Original

Greek
English
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

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

People

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

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 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 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 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