Acts 15:23

And they wrote by them thus: The apostles and the elders and the brethren, to the brethren from the Gentiles throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting:

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

22Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, resolved, having chosen men from themselves, to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

24Forasmuch as we heard, that some who went out from us troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying that ye must be circumcised and keep the law[15:24], to whom we gave no commandment;

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Cross References

Acts 14:27And having come, and gathered the church together, they reported how great things God wrought with them, and that he opened to the Gentiles a door of faith.

Acts 15:4And having come to Jerusalem, they were gladly received by the church, and the apostles and elders; and they reported how great things God wrought with them.

Acts 15:41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Acts 21:3And bringing Cyprus in sight, and leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix, sends greeting.

Galatians 1:21Afterward, I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

Matthew Henry on Acts 15:23-36

Decision of the Council at Jerusalem; The Publication of the Decree. 22 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: 23 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: 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which… Read the whole commentary →

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