Acts 15:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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 called Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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:

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Then pleased it the Apostles and elders wt the whole congregacio to sende chosyn men of their owne copany to Antioche with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Iudas called also Barsabas and Silas which were chefe men amonge the brethre

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the Apostles and Elders with the whole congregacion thoughte it good, to chose out men of them, and to sende them vnto Antioche with Paul and Barnabas, namely Iudas, whose syrname was Barsabas, and Sylas (which were chefe men amoge the brethre)

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then it seemed good to the Apostles and Elders with the whole Church, to sende chosen men of their owne companie to Antiochia with Paul and Barnabas: to wit, Iudas whose surname was Barsabas and Silas, which were chiefe men among the brethren,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then pleased it the Apostles & elders, with the whole Church, to sende chosen me of their owne companie to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas: That is Iudas, whose sirname was Barsabas, and Silas, which were chiefe men among the brethren,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.{The word for "brothers" here and where the context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."}

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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 --

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then it seemed good to the Apostles and the rulers and all the church, to send men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas, named Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 15:27 : 27 Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.
  • Acts 15:32 : 32 Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.
  • Acts 15:40 : 40 But Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
  • 1 Pet 5:12 : 12 Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
  • Acts 1:23 : 23 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
  • Acts 16:19 : 19 When her owners saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities.
  • Acts 16:25 : 25 Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
  • Acts 16:29 : 29 The jailer asked for lights, rushed in, and trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas.
  • Acts 17:4 : 4 Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of devout Greeks and a considerable number of prominent women.
  • Acts 17:10 : 10 Immediately, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. Upon arriving, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.
  • Acts 17:14 : 14 Immediately, the brothers sent Paul away to go to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there.
  • Acts 18:5 : 5 When Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.
  • 1 Thess 1:1 : 1 Paul, Silas, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • 2 Thess 1:1 : 1 Paul, Silas, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 6:4-5 : 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a convert from Antioch.
  • Acts 8:14 : 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
  • Acts 11:22 : 22 News of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
  • Acts 15:1-2 : 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." 2 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.
  • Acts 15:23 : 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 15:25 : 25 It seemed good to us, being in agreement, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
  • 2 Sam 3:36 : 36 All the people took note of this, and it pleased them, just as everything the king did pleased them.
  • 2 Chr 30:4 : 4 This plan seemed right to the king and the whole assembly.
  • 2 Chr 30:12 : 12 In Judah also, the hand of God was at work to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and the officials, in accordance with the word of the LORD.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 15:23-28
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    80%

    23They 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.

    24Since 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,

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

    26men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    27Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.

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

  • Acts 15:32-37
    6 verses
    74%

    32Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.

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

    34But it seemed good to Silas to remain there.

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

    36After 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."

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

  • Acts 11:29-30
    2 verses
    74%

    29The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea.

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

  • Acts 15:40-41
    2 verses
    74%

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

    41He traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

  • Acts 15:2-4
    3 verses
    74%

    2So 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.

    3Having 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.

    4When 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 11:22-23
    2 verses
    74%

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

    23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.

  • Acts 15:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

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

    7After 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 1:23-25
    3 verses
    70%

    23So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

    24Then they prayed, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show us which of these two you have chosen.

    25To take up the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”

  • Acts 13:1-3
    3 verses
    70%

    1In the church that was at Antioch, there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the Tetrarch, and Saul.

    2While 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.'

    3Then, after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

  • Gal 2:9
    69%

    9And 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 14:23
    68%

    23They appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

  • Acts 1:16
    68%

    16“Brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

  • Acts 15:12-13
    2 verses
    68%

    12The 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.

    13After they had finished speaking, James responded, "Brothers, listen to me.

  • Acts 13:7
    68%

    7He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, seeking to hear the word of God.

  • Acts 25:15
    67%

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

  • Acts 13:5
    67%

    5When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and they also had John as their assistant.

  • 2 Cor 8:19
    67%

    19Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

  • Acts 11:25
    67%

    25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.

  • Acts 16:4
    67%

    4As 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 1:13
    67%

    13When they arrived, they went upstairs to the upper room where they were staying—Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

  • Acts 6:3
    67%

    3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility.

  • Acts 6:5
    67%

    5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a convert from Antioch.

  • Acts 12:25
    67%

    25After completing their ministry, Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, who was also called Mark.

  • Acts 17:10
    67%

    10Immediately, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. Upon arriving, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.

  • Acts 17:14
    67%

    14Immediately, the brothers sent Paul away to go to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there.

  • Acts 15:21
    67%

    21For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city from ancient generations, being read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.

  • Acts 13:15
    66%

    15After the reading of the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, 'Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, speak.'

  • Acts 21:18
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    18The next day Paul went with us to see James, and all the elders were present.

  • Acts 8:14
    66%

    14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.