Acts 15:26
What does Acts 15:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 15:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 15:26 means
Paul and Barnabas are described as men who have risked their lives for the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. This commendation reminds recipients that the missionaries’ message has been tested in hardship and validated by sacrificial service. It is difficult to doubt the sincerity and truthfulness of those who suffer for the gospel they preach. The reference to Jesus’ name places Him at the center; the dispute is not about tribal identity but about fidelity to Christ. By honoring these servants, the letter invites the churches to receive the decree with confidence and to esteem faithful laborers who contend for grace.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Men who have given up their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862men who have given up their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ--
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Men that have given their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890men who have given up their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Context
This affirmation bolsters Paul and Barnabas’s standing in the eyes of Gentile believers who may have been shaken by conflicting claims. The letter then notes the sending of Judas and Silas to personally confirm the message, preventing miscommunication. Next, the core decision—attributed to the Holy Spirit and the council—will be stated plainly.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 13:50
But the Jews urged on the devout women of honorable estate, and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their borders.
- Judges 5:18
Zebulun was a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death, And Naphtali, upon the high places of the field.
- Acts 14:19
But there came Jews thither from Antioch and Iconium: and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
- 1 Corinthians 15:30
why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?
- Philippians 2:29
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
- Acts 9:23
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:
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