Acts 15:25
What does Acts 15:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 15:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 15:25 means
The letter states that it seemed good, having come to one accord, to send chosen men with their beloved Barnabas and Paul. This highlights unity among Jerusalem leaders and honors Paul and Barnabas despite earlier controversy. Calling them “beloved” assures the Gentile churches that the council stands with these missionaries and with their gospel. The sending of additional witnesses underscores transparency and care, ensuring the same message is delivered by multiple credible voices. Unity, affection, and shared mission form the tone of the decree, which aims not merely to settle a dispute but to strengthen bonds across the churches.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000it seemed good unto us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
KJV
King James Version · 1611It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901it seemed good unto us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949It seemed good to us, having come to an agreement together, to send these men to you, with our well loved Barnabas and Paul,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862it seemed good to us, having come together with one accord, chosen men to send unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul--
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752It hath seemed good to us, being assembled together, to choose out men and to send them unto you, with our well beloved Barnabas and Paul:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890it seemed good to us, having arrived at a common judgment, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Context
Building from the disavowal of unauthorized teachers, this verse affirms the council’s harmony and introduces the messengers who will carry the decision. The next line will further commend Paul and Barnabas as men who risked their lives for Jesus, elevating their credibility and modeling the self-giving character of true gospel ministry.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 15:2
And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and questioning with them, the brethren appointed that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
- Acts 15:27
We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also shall tell you the same things by word of mouth.
- Romans 16:12
Salute Tryphæna and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- Acts 15:35
But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
- Matthew 11:26
yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
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