Acts 15:22 “Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select…”

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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.

American Standard Version

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Geneva Bible 1599

Then it seemed good to the Apostles and Elders with the whole Church, to sende chosen men of their owne companie to Antiochia with Paul and Barnabas: to wit, Iudas whose surname was Barsabas and Silas, which were chiefe men among the brethren,

Darby Translation

Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole assembly, to send chosen men from among them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch, Judas called Barsabas and Silas, leading men among the brethren,

Young's Literal Translation

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, chosen men out of themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas — Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren —

Bible in Basic English

Then it seemed good to the Apostles and the rulers and all the church, to send men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas, named Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers:

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Cross references

“pleased”

Acts 15:23 Acts 15:25 2 Samuel 3:36 2 Chronicles 30:4 2 Chronicles 30:12 Acts 6:4

Acts 15:23 · BSB

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.

Acts 15:25 · BSB

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

2 Samuel 3:36 · BSB

All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.

2 Chronicles 30:4 · BSB

This plan pleased the king and the whole assembly.

2 Chronicles 30:12 · BSB

Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.

Acts 6:4 · BSB

and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

“to send”

Acts 15:27 Acts 8:14 Acts 11:22

Acts 15:27 · BSB

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

Acts 8:14 · BSB

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Acts 11:22 · BSB

When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

“Barsabas”

Acts 1:23

Acts 1:23 · BSB

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

“Silas”

Acts 15:40 Acts 15:32 Acts 18:5 1 Thessalonians 1:1 2 Thessalonians 1:1 1 Peter 5:12

Acts 15:40 · BSB

but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 15:32 · BSB

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

Acts 18:5 · BSB

And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

2 Thessalonians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 5:12 · BSB

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

Also

Acts 15:1–2

Acts 15:1–2 · BSB

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.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

23and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

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