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and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/nasb_/acts/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and after gathering the congregation together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/nasb77/acts/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So, when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/lsb/acts/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/amp/acts/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and after assembling the congregation, they delivered the letter. <a href="/csb/acts/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So they were sent off and went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter. <a href="/hcsb/acts/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, being sent off, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter. <a href="/asv/acts/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. <a href="/cev/acts/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The four men left Jerusalem and went to Antioch. Then they called the church members together and gave them the letter. <a href="/erv/acts/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. <a href="/gwt/acts/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the men were sent on their way and arrived in the city of Antioch. They gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter. <a href="/gnt/acts/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The messengers were sent off and went to Antioch, where they gathered the whole group of believers and gave them the letter. <a href="/isv/acts/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the men were sent on their way and arrived in Antioch. They gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter. <a href="/msb/acts/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the men were sent off and went to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. <a href="/net/acts/15.htm">NET Bible</a> So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/nheb/acts/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. <a href="/wbt/acts/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had convened the multitude, they delivered the epistle. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter. <a href="/web/acts/15.htm">World English Bible</a> So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> They then, indeed, having been let go, went to Antioch, and having brought the multitude together, delivered the letter, <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed having been sent off, they went to Antioch, and having gathered the multitude, they delivered the letter. <a href="/ylt/acts/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> They then, indeed, having been let go, went to Antioch, and having brought the multitude together, did deliver the epistle, <a href="/slt/acts/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly therefore having been loosed, they came to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they gave up the epistle:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They therefore being dismissed, went down to Antioch; and gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle. <a href="/cpdv/acts/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, having been dismissed, they went down to Antioch. And gathering the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. <a href="/nabre/acts/15.htm">New American Bible</a> And so they were sent on their journey. Upon their arrival in Antioch they called the assembly together and delivered the letter. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So they were sent off and went down to Antioch. When they gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now when those who were sent came to An’ti-och and when the whole people were gathered together, they delivered the epistle: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But those who were sent came to Antiakia, and they gathered all the people and gave them the letter.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> So when these men were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and having assembled the multitude, they delivered this letter. <a href="/godbey/acts/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then indeed they, having been sent away, came down into Antioch, and convening the multitude, they delivered the letter. <a href="/haweis/acts/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> They then being thus dispatched, came to Antioch: and assembling the multitude, they delivered the letter: <a href="/mace/acts/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Being thus dispatch'd, they went to Antioch; where having assembled all the faithful, they deliver'd the letter: from the reading of which, <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter. <a href="/worrell/acts/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> So they being dismissed came down to Antioch; and, having assembled the multitude, they delivered the letter. <a href="/worsley/acts/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Being thus dispatched they came to Antioch, and when they had assembled the brethren, they delivered the epistle. <a href="/parallel/acts/15-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5101" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">The Believers at Antioch Rejoice</a> 29You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. 30<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the men</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolythentes (V-APP-NMP) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">were sent off</a> <a href="/greek/2718.htm" title="2718: katēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From kata and erchomai; to come down.">and went down</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/490.htm" title="490: Antiocheian (N-AFS) -- From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria.">Antioch,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">where</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synagagontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">they assembled</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4128.htm" title="4128: plēthos (N-ANS) -- A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.">congregation</a> <a href="/greek/1929.htm" title="1929: epedōkan (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) trans: I hand in, give up, (b) intrans: I give way (to the wind). From epi and didomi; to give over.">and delivered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1992.htm" title="1992: epistolēn (N-AFS) -- A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message.">letter.</a> 31When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22-29</a> 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, / 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. / 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. ... <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Acts 16:4</a> As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1-18</a> The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. / So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him / and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.” ... <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Acts 21:25</a> As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.” <a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1-10</a> Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. / I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. / Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek. ... <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-48</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ... <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14-17</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. / On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. / For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. ... <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a> In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ... <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Acts 1:15-26</a> In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, / “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” ... <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3-4</a> Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. / And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">2 Corinthians 8:18-19</a> Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. / More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a> Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter:and.<a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2</a> Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.<a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Acts 21:22</a> What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.delivered.<a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Acts 16:4</a> And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.<a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33</a> Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/john/11-47.htm">Convened</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Epistle</a> <a href="/acts/15-6.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-35.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Convened</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Epistle</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 15</div>1. <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">The apostles consult about it,</a> 22. <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">and send their determination by letters to the churches.</a> 36. <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, </a> 39. <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">disagree, and travel different ways.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the men were sent off This phrase refers to Paul, Barnabas, Judas (called Barsabbas), and Silas, who were chosen to deliver the decision of the Jerusalem Council. The sending off signifies the early church's practice of commissioning individuals for specific tasks, reflecting the importance of unity and shared mission. This act of sending is reminiscent of the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus sends His disciples to spread the Gospel.and went down to Antioch Antioch in Syria was a significant center for early Christianity, often considered the birthplace of the term "Christian" (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>). Geographically, "went down" refers to the descent from the higher elevation of Jerusalem to the lower elevation of Antioch. Antioch served as a hub for missionary activity and was a diverse city, reflecting the growing inclusivity of the early church.where they assembled the congregation The assembly of the congregation highlights the communal nature of the early church, where believers gathered to hear important news and teachings. This practice of assembling is rooted in Jewish tradition, where the synagogue served as a place for community gathering and instruction. It underscores the importance of fellowship and collective discernment in the body of Christ (<a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a>).and delivered the letter The letter contained the Jerusalem Council's decision regarding Gentile believers and the Mosaic Law, particularly circumcision. This decision was pivotal in affirming that salvation is through grace and faith in Jesus Christ, not adherence to the Law (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). The delivery of the letter represents the authoritative communication of church leaders, akin to the epistles in the New Testament, which provided guidance and doctrine to early Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_men.htm">The Men</a> Refers to Paul, Barnabas, Judas (called Barsabbas), and Silas. These were the delegates chosen by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem to deliver the letter to the Gentile believers in Antioch. 2. <a href="/topical/a/antioch.htm">Antioch</a> A significant city in early Christianity, known for being a major center of the Gentile church and the place where believers were first called Christians. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_congregation.htm">The Congregation</a> The assembly of believers in Antioch, which included both Jewish and Gentile Christians. This congregation was pivotal in the early church's mission to the Gentiles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_letter.htm">The Letter</a> A document from the Jerusalem Council addressing the issue of whether Gentile converts needed to follow the Mosaic Law, particularly circumcision. It affirmed that salvation is through grace and not by adherence to the law. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_council.htm">Jerusalem Council</a> The meeting of apostles and elders in Jerusalem to discuss and resolve the issue of Gentile conversion and the requirements of the Mosaic Law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The early church faced significant challenges in uniting Jewish and Gentile believers. The letter delivered to Antioch serves as a model for addressing doctrinal disputes with grace and truth, emphasizing unity in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/a/authority_of_scripture_and_church_leadership.htm">Authority of Scripture and Church Leadership</a> The decision of the Jerusalem Council, communicated through the letter, underscores the importance of adhering to apostolic teaching and the guidance of church leaders in resolving theological issues. <a href="/topical/g/grace_over_law.htm">Grace Over Law</a> The letter's message that salvation is by grace and not by the law is a foundational truth for Christian faith, reminding believers to rely on God's grace rather than human efforts for salvation. <a href="/topical/e/effective_communication.htm">Effective Communication</a> The delivery of the letter by trusted leaders highlights the importance of clear and effective communication in resolving conflicts and ensuring that the message of the gospel is accurately conveyed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 15</a> <a href="/q/how_to_celebrate_pastor_appreciation.htm">How do we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_recommended_bible_handbook.htm">What were the churches located in Galatia?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_acts_15's_historicity.htm">Acts 15:1 - How can we verify the historicity of this Jerusalem Council when non-biblical sources are silent on such a pivotal event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) When they were dismissed, they came to Antioch.--It is natural, in the absence of anything to the contrary, to infer that they returned, as they had come, through Samaria and Ph?nicia, and gladdened the hearts of the disciples there by telling them of the triumph which had been won at Jerusalem for the cause of freedom.They delivered the epistle.--We can picture to ourselves the eager excitement of that moment, the listening crowds, the letter, which as a formal missive would be sealed and tied round with thread, solemnly opened and read out aloud, mortification and murmurs on the one side, clamorous applause on the other, as each sentence repudiated the claims of the Judaisers and confirmed the principles and the work of St. Paul and Barnabas. To the Gentile converts it was, indeed--won, as it had been, after a hard battle--as the great charter of their freedom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - They, when they were dismissed, came down for when they were dismissed, they came, A.V.; having gathered for when they had gathered, A.V. The multitude does not exactly express the idea of τὸ πλῆθος, which is the fullness or the whole of the body spoken cf. Thus <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Luke 1:10</a>, Πᾶν τὸ πλῆθος τοῦ λαοῦ is "The whole congregation;" <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13</a>, Πλῆθος στρατιᾶς οὐρανίου is "The whole heavenly host;" <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37</a>, Ἄπαν τὸ πλῆθος τῶν μαθητῶν, "The whole company of the disciples;" also <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2</a> and Acts 4:32, Τὸ πλῆθος τῶν πιστευσάντων is "The whole company of believers;" <a href="/acts/22.htm">Acts 22</a>:36, Τὸ πλῆθος τοῦ λαοῦ is "The whole body of the people;" in ver. 12 of this chapter, Πᾶν τὸ πλῆθος is "The whole Church of Jerusalem." So here, Τὸ πλῆθος means "The whole Church." <a href="/commentaries/acts/15-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. [the men] Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. were sent off ἀπολυθέντες (apolythentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. [and] went down κατῆλθον (katēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2718.htm">Strong's 2718: </a> From kata and erchomai; to come down. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Antioch, Ἀντιόχειαν (Antiocheian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria. [where] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they assembled συναγαγόντες (synagagontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. congregation πλῆθος (plēthos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4128.htm">Strong's 4128: </a> A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. [and] delivered ἐπέδωκαν (epedōkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1929.htm">Strong's 1929: </a> (a) trans: I hand in, give up, (b) intrans: I give way (to the wind). From epi and didomi; to give over. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. letter. ἐπιστολήν (epistolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 15:30 So when they were sent off they (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/15-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 15:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 15:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/15-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 15:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 15:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>