Acts 16:4
And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were ordained by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
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.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
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King James Version with Strong's Numbers
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Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
As they went thorow ye cities they delyvered the the decrees for to kepe ordeyned of the Apostles and elders which were at Ierusalem.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
But as they wente thorow the cities, they delyuered them the sentence to kepe, which was concluded of the Apostles and Elders at Ierusalem.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And as they went through the cities, they deliuered them the decrees to keepe, ordeined of the Apostles & Elders, which were at Hierusalem.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And as they went through the cities, they delyuered them the decrees for to kepe, that were ordayned of ye Apostles and elders, which were at Hierusalem.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And as they were going on through the cities, they were delivering to them the decrees to keep, that have been judged by the apostles and the elders who `are' in Jerusalem,
American Standard Version (1901)
And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.
American Standard Version (1901)
And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And on their way through the towns, they gave them the rules which had been made by the Apostles and the rulers of the church at Jerusalem, so that they might keep them.
World English Bible (2000)
As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
As they went through the towns, they passed on the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey.
Referenced Verses
- Acts 15:28-29 : 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: 29 that you abstain from food offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.
- Acts 15:2 : 2 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.
- Acts 15:6 : 6 And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.
- Acts 11:30 : 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Acts 15:1-66 verses78%
1 And certain men who came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.
2 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.
3 And being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they brought great joy to all the brethren.
4 And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
5 But there arose certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
6 And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.
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30 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.
- Acts 15:23-253 verses73%
23 And they wrote letters by them in this way: The apostles, elders, and brethren, to the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings.
24 Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, You must be circumcised and keep the law—to whom we gave no such commandment—
25 it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
- Acts 16:5-62 verses73%
5 Thus the churches were established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,
- Acts 14:23-242 verses72%
23 And when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
24 And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
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30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
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3 Paul wanted him to go with him, and took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places; for they knew that his father was a Greek.
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21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city and had taught many, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,
- Acts 15:27-282 verses70%
27 We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by mouth.
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:
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6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
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41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
- Acts 14:6-72 verses70%
6 They became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region,
7 And there they preached the gospel.
- Acts 16:20-234 verses70%
20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city,
21 And teach customs which are not lawful for us to receive or observe, being Romans.
22 Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods.
23 When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.
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36 After some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.
- Acts 13:3-42 verses69%
3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
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33 And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.
- 1 Cor 16:3-42 verses69%
3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is fitting that I go also, they shall go with me.
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4 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.
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39 Then they came and pleaded with them and brought them out, and asked them to depart from the city.
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15 And after those days we gathered our belongings and went up to Jerusalem.
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26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.
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35 When it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, Let those men go.
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2 For you know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
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15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
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16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.
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15 And those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens: and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as quickly as possible, they departed.
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22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.
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14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
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1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews:
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25 As for the Gentiles who believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, except only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality.
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19 Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
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12 And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony; and we were in that city staying several days.
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12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
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4 And finding disciples, we stayed there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go to Jerusalem.