Acts 15:27
What does Acts 15:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 15:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 15:27 means
The letter explains that Judas and Silas are being sent to tell the same things by word of mouth. Oral confirmation, alongside the written decree, ensures clarity and personal engagement. It allows questions to be answered and hearts to be encouraged face-to-face. The council recognizes that doctrine shapes lives and relationships; therefore, truth should be delivered in a way that builds trust. These two respected men will echo the message, show the unity between Jerusalem and Antioch, and strengthen the churches through their prophetic ministry, as will be seen shortly.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also shall tell you the same things by word of mouth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also shall tell you the same things by word of mouth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And so we have sent Judas and Silas, who will say the same things to you themselves, by word of mouth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862we have sent, therefore, Judas and Silas, and they by word are telling the same things.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who themselves also will tell you by word [of mouth] the same things.
Context
Having commended Paul and Barnabas and introduced the envoys, the letter is poised to state the decision itself. The groundwork has been laid: unauthorized teachers are disavowed, unity is affirmed, and credible witnesses are provided. The next verse delivers the heart of the decree, explicitly attributing it to the Holy Spirit and the council.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 3 John 1:13
I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:
- Acts 15:32
And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
- 2 John 1:12
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.
- Acts 15:22
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
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