Acts 15:30 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 15:22-35

We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the Gentiles. Much more, it is likely, was said about it than is here recorded; but at length it was brought to a head, and the advice which James gave was universally approved and agreed to nemine contradicente?unanimously; and letters were accordingly sent by messengers of their own to the Gentile converts, acquainting them with their sentiments in this matter, which would be... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 15:22-35

15:22-35 Then the apostles and the elders together with the whole Church took a decision to choose men from their number and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas who is called Barsabas and Silas, men who were leaders among the brethren, and they sent a written message by their hand. "The apostles and the elders, brethren, to the brethren from the Gentiles who are throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia--greetings. We have heard that some who came from us have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:30

So when they were dismissed ,.... That is, Paul and Barnabas, with Judas and Silas, by the apostles, elders, and church at Jerusalem: they came to Antioch ; or "came down to Antioch", as the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, agreeably to Acts 15:1 and when they had gathered the multitude together ; the whole church, which consisted of many members; the company, or congregation of the faithful, as the Arabic version renders it: and as Paul and Barnabas... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:30

Verse 30− 30.When the multitude was gathered. This was the most lawful kind of dealing to admit the whole multitude unto the reading of the epistle. For if there fall out any controversy in the doctrine of faith, it is meet that the judgment be referred over unto the learned and godly, and to such as are exercised in the Scripture; and, chiefly, to the pastors rightly ordained. Notwithstanding, because it belongeth to all alike to know for a surety what they must hold, the godly and learned... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:1-35

The controversy. The apprehension of truth, full, pure, and unmixed with error, should be the desire of all good men. And it is a great help towards attaining truth when we are able to love it and to seek it absolutely for its own sake, without reference to its consequences, without regard to the wishes of others or undue submission to their opinions. It is also necessary for a man in pursuit of truth to divest himself of prejudices, and the influence of false opinions which he has adopted... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:1-35

A great dissension or, the threshold of the Gentile Church, and the apostolic management of it. One subject knits together very firmly the contents of this paragraph. And the subject is one of the greatest importance. Its interest is all of the practical kind; and well had it been for the unconverted world had the Church through all these centuries abided by the suggested lessons that we have here. The one subject is the beginning of ecclesiastical dissension within the Church catholic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:12-35

A grave crisis in the kingdom of God: more lessons. After Peter's speech ( Acts 15:7-10 ) came the narration of facts by Barnabas and Paul, in which they laid stress on the Divine tokens of favor and support which they had received in the execution of their work ( Acts 15:12 ); and then James summed up the matter, evidently giving voice to the decision of the Church. We learn— I. THAT MEN OF DIVERGENT THOUGHT SHOULD STRIVE TO MEET ONE ANOTHER 'S VIEWS IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:30

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 of. 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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:30-34

Effects of the mission from the Church. The few words of the decision gave rise to a large joy and consolation at Antioch. Let us generalize this. I. THE GOSPEL BRINGS PEACE TO TROUBLED HEARTS . Freedom from the yoke of the Law only truly to be enjoyed by those who have previously smarted and groaned beneath that yoke. II. IT UNITES THE SOULS OF BELIEVERS IN PEACE . Judas and Silas, by the exercise of their prophetic gifts, exhorted and strengthened... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:30-35

Acts 15:30-35. So when they Paul, Barnabas, Judas, and Silas; came to Antioch, they gathered the multitude The private Christians, as well as the elders, and other official members of the church; for as they had all been concerned in sending them they had all a right to be informed of the result of their mission; and delivered the epistle Containing the apostolic decree; which when they had read, they rejoiced Namely, to find that so venerable an assembly as that which had been held... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 15:22-35

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 15:22-35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 15:30

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:12-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:30-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:30-35

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