Acts 15:30,Acts 15:31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 15:22-35

Letter from Jerusalem (15:22-35)Acknowledging the wisdom of James’ suggestion, the Antioch representatives were pleased to take back with them two leading men from the Jerusalem church, Judas and Silas, to help create a better understanding between the Jewish and Gentile groups (22).The party also carried a letter from the Jerusalem meeting that expressed regret concerning the Judaisers’ trouble-making and encouraged the Gentiles to be considerate of their Jewish brothers. The letter was not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 15:30

when they, &c . = having then been dismissed, i.e. let go. Greek. apoluo, as in Acts 15:33 . App-174 . when they had = having. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 15:30

So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle. And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.It was indeed an occasion worthy of great rejoicing and celebration. The Holy Spirit had prevailed over one of the most serious threats ever encountered by the apostolic church. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 15:1-35

5. The Jerusalem Council 15:1-35The increasing number of Gentiles who were becoming Christians raised a problem within the church. What was the relationship of the church to Judaism? Some Christians, especially the more conservative Jewish believers, argued that Christianity was a party within Judaism, the party of true believers. They assumed that Gentile Christians, therefore, needed to become Jewish proselytes, which involved being circumcised and obeying the Mosaic Law."In truth, there was... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 15:30-35

The delivery of the decision to Antioch 15:30-35The decision reached at the Jerusalem Council was very important. Even though false teachers continued to propagate the view that Gentiles had to undergo the rites of proselytes to Judaism before they could enter the church, this view was now officially unacceptable. The apostles had strengthened the case for salvation by faith alone greatly. Again, the trip that Paul and Barnabas made between Antioch and Jerusalem and back consisted of about 560... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:1-41

The Question of Circumcision1-35. The Council of Jerusalem, 49 a.d. The usual view is that Galatians 2:1-10 describes the visit of St. Paul to Jerusalem on the occasion of this Council. Adopting this, the following was the course of events. The baptism of Gentiles by St. Paul on his First Missionary Journey, without requiring them to be circumcised or to keep the Law, was keenly criticised at Jerusalem by the Pharisaic party within the Church. Some of these malcontents even came to Antioch,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 15:30

(30) When they were dismissed, they came to Antioch.—It is natural, in the absence of anything to the contrary, to infer that they returned, as they had come, through Samaria and Phœnicia, and gladdened the hearts of the disciples there by telling them of the triumph which had been won at Jerusalem for the cause of freedom.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... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Acts 15:1-41

Self-inquiry in Religion Acts 15:36 This was a proposal made by St. Paul to Barnabas after their first missionary journey; he suggested revisiting the Churches they had founded, to see if their members were continuing steadfast in the faith, growing in grace, advancing in the spiritual life standing still, or falling away. It was both a wise and useful proposal. And we, nineteen centuries after, may apply it to ourselves; let us 'consider our ways,' and find out how things stand between... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Acts 15:1-41

CHAPTER 15 1. The false teachers from Judea. Paul and Barnabas sent to Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-5 ). 2. The Council in Jerusalem (Acts 15:6-21 ). 3. The Result made known (Acts 15:22-29 ). 4. The Consolation brought to Antioch (Acts 15:30-35 ). 5. Paul and Barnabas separate (Acts 15:36-41 ). A very critical time had now arrived for the church. An important question had to be settled. That Gentiles can be saved and salvation must be extended to the Gentiles had been fully demonstrated. The... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Acts 15:30

15:30 {13} So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:(13) It is required for all people to know certainly what to hold in matters of faith and religion, and not that the Church by ignorance and knowing nothing, should depend upon the pleasure of a few. read more