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New Life Version
Acts 15:4
When they got to Jerusalem, the church and the missionaries and the church leaders were glad to see them. Paul and Barnabas told them what God had done through them.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
King James Version (1611)
And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receiued of the Church, and of the Apostles, and Elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receiued of the Church, and of the Apostles, and Elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
King James Version
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
English Standard Version
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.
New American Standard Bible
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
New Century Version
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the apostles, the elders, and the church. Paul, Barnabas, and the others told about everything God had done with them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the apostles, the elders, and the church. Paul, Barnabas, and the others told about everything God had done with them.
Amplified Bible
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received warmly by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported to them all the things that God had accomplished through them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received warmly by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported to them all the things that God had accomplished through them.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
Legacy Standard Bible
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
Berean Standard Bible
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
Contemporary English Version
When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do.
When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do.
Complete Jewish Bible
On arrival in Yerushalayim, they were welcomed by the Messianic community, including the emissaries and the elders; and they reported what God had done through them.
On arrival in Yerushalayim, they were welcomed by the Messianic community, including the emissaries and the elders; and they reported what God had done through them.
Darby Translation
And being arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, and related all that God had wrought with them.
And being arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, and related all that God had wrought with them.
Easy-to-Read Version
When the men arrived in Jerusalem, the apostles, the elders, and the whole church welcomed them. Paul, Barnabas, and the others told about all that God had done with them.
When the men arrived in Jerusalem, the apostles, the elders, and the whole church welcomed them. Paul, Barnabas, and the others told about all that God had done with them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receiued of the Church, and of the Apostles and Elders, and they declared what things God had done by them.
And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receiued of the Church, and of the Apostles and Elders, and they declared what things God had done by them.
George Lamsa Translation
On their arrival at Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders; and they reported everything that God had done with them.
On their arrival at Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders; and they reported everything that God had done with them.
Good News Translation
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, to whom they told all that God had done through them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, to whom they told all that God had done through them.
Lexham English Bible
And when they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and reported all that God had done with them.
And when they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and reported all that God had done with them.
Literal Translation
And having arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the assembly and the apostles and the elders. And they reported what things God did with them.
And having arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the assembly and the apostles and the elders. And they reported what things God did with them.
American Standard Version
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
Bible in Basic English
And when they came to Jerusalem, they had a meeting with the church and the Apostles and the rulers, and they gave an account of all the things which God had done through them.
And when they came to Jerusalem, they had a meeting with the church and the Apostles and the rulers, and they gave an account of all the things which God had done through them.
Hebrew Names Version
When they had come to Yerushalayim, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the Zakenim, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
When they had come to Yerushalayim, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the Zakenim, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
International Standard Version
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done through them.Acts 14:27; 15:12; 21:19;">[xr]
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done through them.Acts 14:27; 15:12; 21:19;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
AND when they came to Urishlem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles, and by the presbyters. And they recounted to them how much Aloha had done with them;
AND when they came to Urishlem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles, and by the presbyters. And they recounted to them how much Aloha had done with them;
Murdock Translation
And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the Elders, and by the legates; and they recounted all that God had wrought by them.
And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the Elders, and by the legates; and they recounted all that God had wrought by them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receaued of ye Church, and of the Apostles and elders: And they declared all thynges that God had done with them.
And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receaued of ye Church, and of the Apostles and elders: And they declared all thynges that God had done with them.
English Revised Version
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
World English Bible
When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And being come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and the apostles, and elders; and they declared all things which God had done with them.
And being come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and the apostles, and elders; and they declared all things which God had done with them.
Weymouth's New Testament
Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were cordially received by the Church, the Apostles, and the Elders; and they reported in detail all that God, working with them, had done.
Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were cordially received by the Church, the Apostles, and the Elders; and they reported in detail all that God, working with them, had done.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne thei camen to Jerusalem, thei weren resseyued of the chirche and of the apostlis, and of the eldre men, and telden, hou greet thingis God dide with hem.
And whanne thei camen to Jerusalem, thei weren resseyued of the chirche and of the apostlis, and of the eldre men, and telden, hou greet thingis God dide with hem.
Update Bible Version
And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when they had come 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.
And when they had come 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.
New English Translation
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.
New King James Version
And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them.
And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them.
New Living Translation
When they arrived in Jerusalem, Barnabas and Paul were welcomed by the whole church, including the apostles and elders. They reported everything God had done through them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, Barnabas and Paul were welcomed by the whole church, including the apostles and elders. They reported everything God had done through them.
New Revised Standard
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, having arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the Assembly and the Apostles and the Elders; and they recounted all things God had done with them.
And, having arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the Assembly and the Apostles and the Elders; and they recounted all things God had done with them.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.
Revised Standard Version
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And when they were come to Ierusalem they were receaved of the congregacion and of the Apostles and elders. And they declared what thinges God had done by them.
And when they were come to Ierusalem they were receaved of the congregacion and of the Apostles and elders. And they declared what thinges God had done by them.
Young's Literal Translation
And having come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, they declared also as many things as God did with them;
And having come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, they declared also as many things as God did with them;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whan they came to Ierusale, they were receaued of ye cogregacion, & of the Apostles, and of the Elders, & they tolde how greate thinges God had done with the.
Whan they came to Ierusale, they were receaued of ye cogregacion, & of the Apostles, and of the Elders, & they tolde how greate thinges God had done with the.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and being arrived at Jerusalem, they were receiv'd by the church, by the apostles, and presbyters, to whom they related all that God had done by them.
and being arrived at Jerusalem, they were receiv'd by the church, by the apostles, and presbyters, to whom they related all that God had done by them.
THE MESSAGE
When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent journey and how God had used them to open things up to the outsiders. Some Pharisees stood up to say their piece. They had become believers, but continued to hold to the hard party line of the Pharisees. "You have to circumcise the pagan converts," they said. "You must make them keep the Law of Moses."
When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent journey and how God had used them to open things up to the outsiders. Some Pharisees stood up to say their piece. They had become believers, but continued to hold to the hard party line of the Pharisees. "You have to circumcise the pagan converts," they said. "You must make them keep the Law of Moses."
Simplified Cowboy Version
When they got to Jerusalem, they were warmly welcomed by the whole outfit there. The jigger bosses and cowboys who personally rode with Jesus also showed up to welcome them. The cowboys from Antioch excitedly told all the Jerusalem outfit what had been happening.
When they got to Jerusalem, they were warmly welcomed by the whole outfit there. The jigger bosses and cowboys who personally rode with Jesus also showed up to welcome them. The cowboys from Antioch excitedly told all the Jerusalem outfit what had been happening.
Contextual Overview
1 Some men came down from the country of Judea and started to teach the Christians. They said, "Unless you go through the religious act of becoming a Jew as Moses taught, you cannot be saved from the punishment of sin." 2 Paul and Barnabas argued with them. Then Paul and Barnabas and some other men were chosen to go up to Jerusalem. They were to talk to the missionaries and church leaders about this teaching. 3 The church sent them on their way. They went through the countries of Phoenicia and Samaria and told how those who were not Jews were turning to God. This made the Christians very happy. 4 When they got to Jerusalem, the church and the missionaries and the church leaders were glad to see them. Paul and Barnabas told them what God had done through them. 5 Some of the Christians there had been proud religious law-keepers. They got up and said, "Doing the religious act of becoming a Jew and keeping the Law of Moses are two things that must be done."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
received: Acts 18:27, Acts 21:17, Matthew 10:40, Romans 15:7, Colossians 4:10, 2 John 1:10, 3 John 1:8-10
all: Acts 15:3, Acts 15:12, Acts 14:27, Acts 21:19, Romans 15:18, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 2 Corinthians 6:1
Reciprocal: Acts 7:25 - God Acts 8:14 - when Acts 11:30 - to the Acts 14:23 - elders Acts 15:2 - should Acts 15:23 - The apostles Acts 18:22 - the church Acts 20:17 - the elders Galatians 2:2 - communicated 1 Timothy 5:1 - an elder James 5:14 - for 1 Peter 5:1 - elders
Cross-References
Genesis 17:16
And I will bring good to her. I will give you a son by her. I will bring good to her. And she will be the mother of nations. Kings of many people will come from her."
And I will bring good to her. I will give you a son by her. I will bring good to her. And she will be the mother of nations. Kings of many people will come from her."
Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, "Do not be full of sorrow because of the boy and the woman who serves you. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you. For your children and all their children's children after you will be given a name through Isaac.
But God said to Abraham, "Do not be full of sorrow because of the boy and the woman who serves you. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you. For your children and all their children's children after you will be given a name through Isaac.
2 Samuel 7:12
When your days are done and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your son after you, who will be born from you. And I will build his nation.
When your days are done and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your son after you, who will be born from you. And I will build his nation.
2 Samuel 16:11
Then David said to Abishai and all his servants, "See, my own son wants to kill me. How much more now may this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him speak against me, for the Lord has told him.
Then David said to Abishai and all his servants, "See, my own son wants to kill me. How much more now may this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him speak against me, for the Lord has told him.
2 Chronicles 32:21
And the Lord sent an angel who destroyed every powerful soldier and every captain and leader in the camp of the king of Assyria. So Sennacherib returned in shame to his own land. And when he had gone into the house of his god, some of his own children killed him there with the sword.
And the Lord sent an angel who destroyed every powerful soldier and every captain and leader in the camp of the king of Assyria. So Sennacherib returned in shame to his own land. And when he had gone into the house of his god, some of his own children killed him there with the sword.
Galatians 4:28
Christian brothers, we are like Isaac. We are the children God promised.
Christian brothers, we are like Isaac. We are the children God promised.
Philemon 1:12
I am sending him back to you. It is like sending you my own heart.
I am sending him back to you. It is like sending you my own heart.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when they were come to Jerusalem,.... Paul and Barnabas, and the rest that came from Antioch with them:
they were received of the church; that is, that was at Jerusalem, in a very kind and respectful manner; they were received into their houses, and accommodated with everything convenient for them:
and of the apostles; particularly James, and Cephas, and John, who gave to Paul and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, in token of their approbation of them, affection for them, and agreement with them:
and elders: the other ministers of the Gospel who preached in that place:
and they declared all things that God had done with them: just as they did to the church at Antioch, when they returned from their travels, :-, the Arabic version here adds, as there, "and that God had opened to the Gentiles the door of faith."
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
They were received of the church - By the church, in a hospitable and friendly manner. They were acknowledged as Christian brethren, and received with Christian kindness. See Galatians 2:9.
And they declared - Paul and Barnabas, and those with them. That is, they stated the case; the remarkable conversion of the Gentiles, the evidence of their piety, and the origin of the present dispute.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 15:4. They were received of the Church — The whole body of Christian believers.
The apostles — Either the whole or part of the twelve; though we read of none but John, Peter, and James. See Galatians 2:9.
And elders — Those who were officers in the Church, under the apostles.
They declared — To this council they gave a succinct account of the great work which God had wrought by them among the Gentiles. This was St. Paul's third journey to Jerusalem after his conversion. See an account of his first journey, Acts 9:26, and of his second in Acts 11:30.
