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They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers. <a href="/nlt/acts/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas. <a href="/esv/acts/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers, <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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, <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole church, having chosen out from them, to send men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leading men among the brothers, <a href="/kjv/acts/15.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/acts/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. <a href="/nasb_/acts/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers, <a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas— Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, <a href="/nasb77/acts/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, <a href="/lsb/acts/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them—Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers—to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, <a href="/amp/acts/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their men to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas [also called Silvanus, both], leading men among the brothers. <a href="/csb/acts/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers. <a href="/hcsb/acts/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers. <a href="/asv/acts/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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: <a href="/cev/acts/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The apostles, the leaders, and all the church members decided to send some men to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Silas and Judas Barsabbas, who were two leaders of the Lord's followers. <a href="/erv/acts/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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: <a href="/gwt/acts/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the apostles, the spiritual leaders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to the city of Antioch. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, who were leaders among the believers. <a href="/gnt/acts/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to choose some men from the group and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose two men who were highly respected by the believers, Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, <a href="/isv/acts/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the apostles, the elders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. These were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, who were leaders among the brothers. <a href="/msb/acts/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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, <a href="/net/acts/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. <a href="/nheb/acts/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers. <a href="/wbt/acts/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then it pleased 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: <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, were selected, <a href="/web/acts/15.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas chosen men out of themselves—Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers— <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole church, having chosen out from them, to send men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leading men among the brothers, <a href="/ylt/acts/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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 -- <a href="/slt/acts/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then it seemed fitting to the sent and the elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren. <a href="/cpdv/acts/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then it pleased the Apostles and elders, with the whole Church, to choose men from among them, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, and Judas, who was surnamed Barsabbas, and Silas, preeminent men among the brothers, <a href="/nabre/acts/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the apostles and the elders, with the consent of the whole church, decided to choose men from among their members and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, chose men from among themselves and sent them to An’ti-och with Paul and Bar’na-bas; namely, Judas who is called Bar’sa-bas and Silas, men who were leaders among the brethren: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then the Apostles and the Elders, with the whole church, chose men from among them and they sent Yehuda, who is called Bar-Shaba, and Shila, to Antiakia with Paulus and BarNaba, men who were Leaders among the brethren.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then it pleased the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, chosen men from among themselves; Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren; <a href="/godbey/acts/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, along with the whole church, to send men chosen from them into Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas; Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brethren: <a href="/haweis/acts/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then it was determined by the apostles and presbyters with the whole church, to send select men from themselves unto Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren; <a href="/mace/acts/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then the apostles, the presbyters, and the whole church thought it proper to select some out of their own body to accompany Paul and Barnabas to Antioch: such as Judas surnam'd Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, were selected, <a href="/worrell/acts/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and elders, with the whole assembly, to send men, chosen from themselves, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas who is surnamed Barsabas, and Silas?leading men among the brethren; <a href="/worsley/acts/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles, and elders, and the whole church, to send men chose from among themselves to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas sirnamed Barsabas, and Silas; leading men among the brethren: <a href="/parallel/acts/15-22.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=5017" 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 Letter to the Gentile Believers</a> 21For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” 22<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/652.htm" title="652: apostolois (N-DMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterois (Adj-DMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders,</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/3650.htm" title="3650: holē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsia (N-DFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church,</a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: edoxe (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">decided</a> <a href="/greek/1586.htm" title="1586: eklexamenous (V-APM-AMP) -- To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select.">to select</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andras (N-AMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from among</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempsai (V-ANA) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">to send</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/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulō (N-DMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/921.htm" title="921: Barnaba (N-DMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas.</a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudan (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">They chose Judas</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">called</a> <a href="/greek/923.htm" title="923: Barsabban (N-AMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Sabas; Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites.">Barsabbas</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4609.htm" title="4609: Silan (N-AMS) -- Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian.">Silas,</a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgoumenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">two leaders</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andras (N-AMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/80.htm" title="80: adelphois (N-DMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> 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.…<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/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a> This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23-26</a> So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. / And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen / to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” ... <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/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a> Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22</a> When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a> Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a> When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark. <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/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18</a> The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a> And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a> But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19</a> 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="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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 brothers:pleased.<a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23,25</a> And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: … <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Acts 6:4,5</a> But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word… <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36</a> And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.to send.<a href="/acts/15-27.htm">Acts 15:27</a> We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.<a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</a> Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:<a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22</a> Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.Barsabas.<a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23</a> And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.Silas.<a href="/acts/15-27.htm">Acts 15:27,32,40</a> We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth… <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Acts 16:19,25,29</a> And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, … <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Acts 17:4,10,14</a> And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few… Silvanus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/15-6.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Barsabas</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Barsabbas</a> <a href="/acts/14-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/acts/15-6.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/acts/15-6.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/acts/14-16.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Selected</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/john/7-6.htm">Suitable</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Surnamed</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Thereupon</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Barsabas</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Barsabbas</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/15-27.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/15-24.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/15-34.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Selected</a> <a href="/acts/15-27.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Suitable</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-4.htm">Surnamed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Thereupon</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.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'; 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The apostles and elders were the primary leaders, but the involvement of the whole church indicates a communal approach. This reflects the early church's commitment to shared leadership and accountability, as seen in <a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>, where the church selected deacons to serve. The decision-making process here underscores the importance of discernment and prayer in leadership, as well as the value of involving the broader community in significant decisions.to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Antioch was a major center of early Christianity and the location of the first Gentile church. It was here that believers were first called Christians (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>). The decision to send representatives to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas underscores the importance of maintaining doctrinal unity and addressing the concerns raised by the Gentile believers. This action demonstrates the church's commitment to fostering relationships and ensuring that the message of the gospel was consistent across different regions. The presence of Paul and Barnabas, who had been instrumental in the church's growth in Antioch, highlights their ongoing role as trusted leaders and missionaries.They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas were selected as representatives, indicating their respected status within the early church. Judas, possibly related to Joseph Barsabbas (<a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23</a>), was likely a Jewish Christian, which would have been significant in addressing the concerns of both Jewish and Gentile believers. Silas, also known as Silvanus, later became a close associate of Paul and is mentioned in several of Paul's letters (e.g., <a href="/1_thessalonians/1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a>, <a href="/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19</a>). Their selection reflects the church's desire to send credible and trustworthy leaders who could effectively communicate the council's decisions and foster unity.two leaders among the brothers, This phrase emphasizes the leadership roles of Judas and Silas within the early Christian community. Being recognized as leaders among the brothers suggests they were well-respected and had demonstrated spiritual maturity and wisdom. Their leadership would have been crucial in conveying the decisions of the Jerusalem Council and ensuring that the message was received with authority and clarity. This selection also highlights the early church's practice of appointing leaders based on character and ability, as seen in the qualifications for elders and deacons outlined in <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3</a> and <a href="/titus/1.htm">Titus 1</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/apostles_and_elders.htm">Apostles and Elders</a> The leaders of the early church in Jerusalem who were responsible for making important decisions regarding doctrine and practice. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_whole_church.htm">The Whole Church</a> Refers to the congregation in Jerusalem, indicating that the decision was made collectively, not just by the leaders. 3. <a href="/topical/a/antioch.htm">Antioch</a> A significant city in early Christianity, where believers were first called Christians. It was a hub for missionary activity and a diverse church community. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a> Key figures in the early church, known for their missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judas_called_barsabbas_and_silas.htm">Judas called Barsabbas and Silas</a> Chosen leaders sent to Antioch to deliver the council's decision. Silas later becomes a companion of Paul on his missionary journeys.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_decision-making.htm">Unity in Decision-Making</a> The decision involved the apostles, elders, and the whole church, demonstrating the importance of unity and collective discernment in church matters. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_trust.htm">Leadership and Trust</a> The selection of Judas and Silas underscores the need for trustworthy and respected leaders in the church to carry out important tasks. <a href="/topical/m/mission_and_communication.htm">Mission and Communication</a> Sending representatives to Antioch highlights the importance of clear communication and personal presence in resolving doctrinal issues. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_church_community.htm">Role of the Church Community</a> The involvement of the whole church in decision-making processes shows the value of community participation and consensus. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_representation.htm">Faithful Representation</a> Judas and Silas were chosen to faithfully represent the council's decision, emphasizing the need for integrity and faithfulness in leadership roles.<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/why_does_paul_allow_more_freedoms_later.htm">Acts 15:22–29 – If this decree was universally binding, why do Paul’s later writings seem to allow more freedoms than this letter implies? </a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_silas's_biblical_life.htm">What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_of_paul's_2nd_journey.htm">What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey?</a> <a href="/q/paul's_missionary_journeys.htm">What were Apostle Paul's missionary journeys?</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>(22) The apostles and elders, with the whole church.--The latter words are important, as showing the position occupied by the laity. If they concurred in the letter, it must have been submitted to their approval, and the right to approve involves the power to reject and, probably, to modify. It is probable enough, as in the analogous constitution of Greek republics above referred to (see Note on <a href="/acts/15-4.htm" title="And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.">Acts 15:4</a>), that the Ecclesia, or popular assembly, did not possess the power of initiating measures; but their right to vote appears, from this instance, to have been indisputable. (See, however, Note on the next verse.) It does not follow, of course, that what was thus the polity of the apostolic age was necessarily adapted for the Church of all subsequent ages; but the exclusion of the laity from all share in Church synods, though it may be defended as a safeguard against the violence of a barbarous or faithless age, must, at any rate, be admitted to be at variance with primitive and apostolic practice.To send chosen men.--Literally, the participle being active in meaning, to choose and send men. This was obviously necessary, to guard against suspicion. Had Paul and Barnabas alone been the bearers of such a letter, it might have been said that they had forged it.Judas surnamed Barsabas.--The same patronymic meets us, it will be remembered, in <a href="/acts/1-23.htm" title="And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.">Acts 1:23</a>, as belonging to "Joseph, called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus." It is a natural inference that the two were brothers, and therefore that the disciple now mentioned had been among those who were personally followers of our Lord. This would naturally clothe him with a high authority. The fact that he is spoken of in <a href="/acts/15-32.htm" title="And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words, and confirmed them.">Acts 15:32</a> as a prophet, makes it probable that he was of the number of the Seventy. (See Note on <a href="/luke/10-1.htm" title="After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.">Luke 10:1</a>.)Silas.--This may have been either a contracted form of Silvanus, as Antipas was of Antipatros, or an Aramaic name, for which Silvanus was adopted as the nearest Greek equivalent. It is probable that he, too, fulfilled the same conditions as his companion. He also was a prophet (<a href="/acts/15-32.htm" title="And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words, and confirmed them.">Acts 15:32</a>). His later history will be noticed as it comes before us. As the name is connected with the Hebrew for "three," he has by some been identified with the Tertius of <a href="/romans/16-22.htm" title="I Tertius, who wrote this letter, salute you in the Lord.">Romans 16:22</a>; but it is hardly probable that one who had been known at Corinth as Silvanus (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-19.htm" title="For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yes and no, but in him was yes.">2Corinthians 1:19</a>), should afterwards have changed his name. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - It seemed good to for pleased it, A.V.; the elders for elders, A.V.; to choose men out of their company and send them, etc., for to send chosen men of their own company, A.V.; Barsabbas for Barsabas, A.V. and T.R., as <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23</a>. To choose men, etc. This is a necessary, change, because the middle aorist (ἐκκεξαμένους) cannot have a passive meaning (chosen); see ver. 40. Chief men (ἡγουμένους); literally, leaders. So in <a href="/luke/22-26.htm">Luke 22:26</a> Ὁ ἡγούμενος is rendered, "He that is chief." In <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a>, Οἱ ἡγούμενοι ὑμῶν is, "Them which have the rule over you;" your spiritual rulers. Silas seems to be a contraction of Silvanus, like Lucas for Lucanus. In the Acts he is always called Silas, in the Epistles of St. Paul and St. Peter, Silvanus. Going as direct emissaries from James and the Church of Jerusalem, and Judas would have great weight with the Jews in Syria and Cilicia. <a href="/commentaries/acts/15-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. apostles ἀποστόλοις (apostolois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders, πρεσβυτέροις (presbyterois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. whole ὅλῃ (holē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. church, ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. decided ἔδοξε (edoxe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. to select ἐκλεξαμένους (eklexamenous) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1586.htm">Strong's 1586: </a> To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. men ἄνδρας (andras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. from among ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to send πέμψαι (pempsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. 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. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. Paul Παύλῳ (Paulō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Barnabas. Βαρνάβᾳ (Barnaba) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. [They chose] Judas Ἰούδαν (Ioudan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. called καλούμενον (kaloumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. Barsabbas Βαρσαββᾶν (Barsabban) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_923.htm">Strong's 923: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Sabas; Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Silas, Σιλᾶν (Silan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian. [two] leaders ἡγουμένους (hēgoumenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. brothers, ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. 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