Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter. New Living Translation The messengers went at once to Antioch, where they called a general meeting of the believers and delivered the letter. English Standard Version So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. Berean Standard Bible So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. Berean Literal Bible Therefore indeed having been sent off, they went to Antioch, and having gathered the multitude, they delivered the letter. King James Bible So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: New King James Version So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. New American Standard Bible So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and after gathering the congregation together, they delivered the letter. NASB 1995 So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. NASB 1977 So, when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. Legacy Standard Bible So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. Amplified Bible So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and after assembling the congregation, they delivered the letter. Christian Standard Bible So they were sent off and went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then, being sent off, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter. American Standard Version So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. Contemporary English Version The four men left Jerusalem and went to Antioch. Then they called the church members together and gave them the letter. English Revised Version So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the men were sent on their way and arrived in the city of Antioch. They gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter. Good News Translation The messengers were sent off and went to Antioch, where they gathered the whole group of believers and gave them the letter. International Standard Version So the men were sent on their way and arrived in Antioch. They gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter. Majority Standard Bible So the men were sent off and went to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. NET Bible So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter. New Heart English Bible So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. Webster's Bible Translation So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had convened the multitude, they delivered the epistle. Weymouth New Testament They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter. World English Bible So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey then, indeed, having been let go, went to Antioch, and having brought the multitude together, delivered the letter, Berean Literal Bible Therefore indeed having been sent off, they went to Antioch, and having gathered the multitude, they delivered the letter. Young's Literal Translation They then, indeed, having been let go, went to Antioch, and having brought the multitude together, did deliver the epistle, Smith's Literal Translation Truly therefore having been loosed, they came to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they gave up the epistle: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey therefore being dismissed, went down to Antioch; and gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, having been dismissed, they went down to Antioch. And gathering the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. New American Bible And so they were sent on their journey. Upon their arrival in Antioch they called the assembly together and delivered the letter. New Revised Standard Version So they were sent off and went down to Antioch. When they gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow when those who were sent came to An’ti-och and when the whole people were gathered together, they delivered the epistle: Aramaic Bible in Plain English But those who were sent came to Antiakia, and they gathered all the people and gave them the letter. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSo when these men were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and having assembled the multitude, they delivered this letter. Godbey New Testament Then indeed they, having been sent away, came down into Antioch, and convening the multitude, they delivered the letter. Haweis New Testament They then being thus dispatched, came to Antioch: and assembling the multitude, they delivered the letter: Mace New Testament Being thus dispatch'd, they went to Antioch; where having assembled all the faithful, they deliver'd the letter: from the reading of which, Weymouth New Testament They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter. Worrell New Testament So they being dismissed came down to Antioch; and, having assembled the multitude, they delivered the letter. Worsley New Testament Being thus dispatched they came to Antioch, and when they had assembled the brethren, they delivered the epistle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Believers at Antioch Rejoice29You 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. 30So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. 31When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.… Cross References Acts 15:22-29 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. ... Acts 16:4 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. Acts 11:1-18 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.” ... Acts 21:25 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.” Galatians 2:1-10 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. ... Acts 14:27 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. Acts 13:1-3 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. Acts 10:44-48 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, ... Acts 8:14-17 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. ... Acts 6:1-7 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 ... Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 1:15-26 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.” ... 1 Corinthians 16:3-4 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. 2 Corinthians 8:18-19 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. Romans 15:25-27 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. Treasury of Scripture So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter: and. Acts 6:2 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. Acts 21:22 What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. delivered. Acts 16:4 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. Acts 23:33 Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. Jump to Previous Antioch Assembly Church Congregation Convened Deliver Delivered Dismissed Epistle Gathered Indeed Letter Multitude Solemnly Together WholeJump to Next Antioch Assembly Church Congregation Convened Deliver Delivered Dismissed Epistle Gathered Indeed Letter Multitude Solemnly Together WholeActs 15 1. Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.5. The apostles consult about it, 22. and send their determination by letters to the churches. 36. Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, 39. disagree, and travel different ways. So the men were sent off This phrase marks the beginning of a significant journey. The Greek word for "sent off" is "ἀπολύω" (apolyō), which can mean to release or dismiss. In the context of Acts 15, this sending off is not merely a physical departure but a commissioning. The men, including Paul and Barnabas, were entrusted with the important task of delivering the Jerusalem Council's decision to the Gentile believers. This reflects the early church's commitment to unity and doctrinal clarity, emphasizing the importance of apostolic authority and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in church matters. and went down to Antioch Where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter 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. 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 Luke 1:10, Πᾶν τὸ πλῆθος τοῦ λαοῦ is "The whole congregation;" Luke 2:13, Πλῆθος στρατιᾶς οὐρανίου is "The whole heavenly host;" Luke 19:37, Ἄπαν τὸ πλῆθος τῶν μαθητῶν, "The whole company of the disciples;" also Acts 6:2 and Acts 4:32, Τὸ πλῆθος τῶν πιστευσάντων is "The whole company of believers;" Acts 22:36, 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."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. [the men] Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 630: 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 Strong's 2718: From kata and erchomai; to come down. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Antioch, Ἀντιόχειαν (Antiocheian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 490: From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria. [where] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they assembled συναγαγόντες (synagagontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 4128: 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 Strong's 1929: (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 Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 1992: A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. Links Acts 15:30 NIVActs 15:30 NLT Acts 15:30 ESV Acts 15:30 NASB Acts 15:30 KJV Acts 15:30 BibleApps.com Acts 15:30 Biblia Paralela Acts 15:30 Chinese Bible Acts 15:30 French Bible Acts 15:30 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 15:30 So when they were sent off they (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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