Acts 15:2

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So after much dissension and debate with Paul and Barnabas, the brothers decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some others should go up to Jerusalem to consult the apostles and elders about this question.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    When therefore{G3767} Paul{G3972} and{G2532} Barnabas{G921} had{G1096}{(G5637)} no{G3756} small{G3641} dissension{G4714} and{G2532} disputation{G4803} with{G4314} them{G846}, they determined{G5021}{(G5656)} that Paul{G3972} and{G2532} Barnabas{G921}, and{G2532} certain{G5100} other{G243} of{G1537} them{G846}, should go up{G305}{(G5721)} to{G1519} Jerusalem{G2419} unto{G4314} the apostles{G652} and{G2532} elders{G4245} about{G4012} this{G5127} question{G2213}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And when ther was rysen dissencion and disputinge not a litle vnto Paul and Barnabas agaynst them. They determined that Paul and Barnabas and certayne other of them shuld ascende to Ierusalem vnto the Apostles and elders aboute this question.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Now wha there rose a discesion, and Paul and Barnabas had set them selues harde agaynst them, they ordeyned, that Paul and Barnabas and certayne other of them shulde go vp to Ierusalem vnto the Apostles and Elders, aboute this questio.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when there was great dissension, and disputation by Paul and Barnabas against them, they ordeyned that Paul and Barnabas, and certaine other of them, should goe vp to Hierusalem vnto the Apostles and Elders about this question.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    So, when there was rysen discention and disputyng, not a litle vnto Paul and Barnabas, agaynst them: they determyned that Paul and Barnabas, and certayne other of them, shoulde go vp to Hierusalem, vnto the Apostles and elders, about this question.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    there having been, therefore, not a little dissension and disputation to Paul and Barnabas with them, they arranged for Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them, to go up unto the apostles and elders to Jerusalem about this question,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and questioning with them, `the brethren' appointed that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and questioning with them, [the brethren] appointed that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And after Paul and Barnabas had had no little argument and discussion with them, the brothers made a decision to send Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to the Apostles and the rulers of the church at Jerusalem about this question.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 15:22-23 : 22 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. 23 They wrote this letter to be delivered by them: "The apostles and elders, your brothers, to the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
  • Acts 15:4 : 4 When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, along with the apostles and elders, and they reported all that God had done through them.
  • Acts 15:6-7 : 6 The apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter. 7 After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God chose me among you so that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.
  • Acts 11:30 : 30 They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
  • Gal 2:1-2 : 1 Then, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.
  • Gal 2:5 : 5 But we did not yield in submission to them even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.
  • Phlm 1:8-9 : 8 For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right, 9 I appeal instead, on the basis of love. Being such as I am—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—
  • Jude 1:3 : 3 Dear friends, although I was eager to write to you about our common salvation, I felt it necessary instead to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
  • Exod 18:23 : 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to endure, and all these people will go home satisfied and at peace.
  • 1 Sam 8:7 : 7 The LORD said to Samuel, 'Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. It is not you they have rejected but they have rejected me as their king.
  • Acts 10:23 : 23 So Peter invited them in as his guests. The next day he got up and went with them. Some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
  • Acts 11:12 : 12 The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house.
  • Acts 15:25 : 25 It seemed good to us, being in agreement, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
  • Acts 15:27 : 27 Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.
  • Acts 16:4 : 4 As they traveled from city to city, they shared the decisions that had been made by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem, instructing the believers to follow them.
  • Acts 21:18 : 18 The next day Paul went with us to see James, and all the elders were present.
  • 1 Cor 1:1 : 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
  • 1 Cor 9:19-23 : 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to everyone, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law, I became like one under the law, even though I myself am not under the law, to win those under the law. 21 To those without the law, I became like one without the law (not being without God’s law but under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. 22 To the weak, I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
  • 2 Cor 11:5 : 5 I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'
  • Gal 1:6-9 : 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you by the grace of Christ to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: if anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed! 10 For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 15:3-7
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    80%

    3 Having been sent on their way by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

    4 When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, along with the apostles and elders, and they reported all that God had done through them.

    5 But some believers from the sect of the Pharisees stood up and declared, "It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses."

    6 The apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter.

    7 After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God chose me among you so that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.

  • Acts 15:1
    79%

    1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."

  • Acts 11:2
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    2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision group began to argue with him,

  • Acts 15:22-25
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    22 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.

    23 They wrote this letter to be delivered by them: "The apostles and elders, your brothers, to the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

    24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions,

    25 It seemed good to us, being in agreement, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  • Acts 16:3-4
    2 verses
    73%

    3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he had him circumcised because of the Jews who lived in those areas, as they all knew his father was a Greek.

    4 As they traveled from city to city, they shared the decisions that had been made by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem, instructing the believers to follow them.

  • Acts 15:35-40
    6 verses
    72%

    35 Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

    36 After some days, Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we have proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing."

    37 Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them,

    38 but Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

    39 Their disagreement became so sharp that they parted ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.

    40 But Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

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    15 After ordering them to leave the council, they conferred among themselves.

  • Acts 28:29
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    29 After he said these words, the Jews departed, having a great debate among themselves.

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    22 News of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

  • Acts 11:30
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    30 They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

  • Acts 15:30
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    30 So they were sent off and went down to Antioch. When they gathered the assembly together, they delivered the letter.

  • Gal 2:9
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    9 And recognizing the grace given to me, James, Cephas, and John, who were esteemed as pillars, gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, so that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

  • Acts 15:27-28
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    27 Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.

    28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you except these necessary things:

  • Acts 15:33
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    33 After spending some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

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    50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their region.

  • Gal 2:1-2
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    1 Then, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.

    2 I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.

  • Gal 2:12-14
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    12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group.

    13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy.

    14 But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'

  • Acts 15:19
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    19 Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who are turning to God.

  • Acts 21:15
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    15 After these days, we made preparations and went up to Jerusalem.

  • Acts 21:12
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    12 When we heard this, we and the local believers pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.

  • Acts 14:20-21
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    20 But when the disciples gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day, he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

    21 After they had preached the gospel in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

  • Acts 21:4
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    4 There we found some disciples and stayed with them for seven days. Through the Spirit, they kept urging Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.

  • Acts 14:2
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    2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the minds of the Gentiles and turned them against the brothers.

  • Acts 14:4-5
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    4 The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, while others supported the apostles.

    5 When both Gentiles and Jews, along with their leaders, made a violent attempt to mistreat and stone them,

  • Acts 6:9
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    9 However, some members of the Synagogue of Freedmen (as it was called), consisting of Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia, rose up and began to debate with Stephen.

  • Acts 25:15
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    15 When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.

  • Acts 9:30
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    30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

  • Acts 13:13
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    13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. But John left them and returned to Jerusalem.

  • Acts 13:2
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    2 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.'

  • Acts 13:46
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    46 Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, 'It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are now turning to the Gentiles.'

  • Acts 15:12
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    12 The whole assembly became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they narrated all the signs and wonders that God had done among the Gentiles through them.

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