Acts 15:27

Translations

Modern

Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.

Traditional

We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.

Literal

Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, and they are telling the same things by word.

Latin

Misimus ergo Judam et Silam, qui et ipsi vobis verbis referent eadem.

Original

Greek

English

Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.

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 15:22
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,
2 John 1:12
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
3 John 1:13
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

People

Judas: A prophet and leader in the Jerusalem church Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul

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 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 Christian Minister: Sent Forth in Teams of Two: Judas and Silas 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 Silas: (The Short Form of the Name): Sent to Paul, in Antioch (Of Syria), from Jerusalem Titus: Compare

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