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:
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Gill's Exposition
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church,.... The opinion, judgment, and advice of James, being approved of by the whole body of the apostles, ministers, and brethren of the…
Barnes' Notes
Then pleased it - It seemed fit and proper to them. The apostles and elders - To whom the business had been particularly referred, Act 15:2. Compare Act 16:4. With the whole church - All the…
Adam Clarke
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole Church - James determined what ought to be done; and the whole assembly resolved how that should be done.
Chosen men of their own company - Paul…
We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the Gentiles. Much more, it is likely, was said about it than is here recorded; but…
Cambridge Bible
Answer and deputation sent from Jerusalem. The letter of the Synod to the Christians of Antioch
22. Then pleased it The word is one often used in the official announcements of what has been decreed by…
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