Acts 15:30
What does Acts 15:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 15:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 15:30 means
The envoys returned to Antioch, gathered the congregation, and delivered the letter. The public reading ensures transparency and shared understanding. Antioch had been the flashpoint of the controversy; now it becomes the first recipient of the council’s Spirit-guided resolution. This open communication models good church practice—important decisions are shared with the whole body, not kept among leaders only. The delivery of the decree brings the authority of the united church to bear, calming fears and clarifying the way forward for mixed congregations of Jews and Gentiles.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.
KJV
King James Version · 1611So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So they, being sent away, came down to Antioch, and having got the people together, they gave them the letter.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862They then, indeed, having been let go, went to Antioch, and having brought the multitude together, did deliver the epistle,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They therefore, being dismissed, went down to Antioch and, gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890They therefore, being let go, came to Antioch, and having gathered the multitude delivered to [them] the epistle.
Context
Having drafted and sent the letter, the narrative shifts back from Jerusalem to Antioch. The stage is set for the community’s response to the long-awaited decision. Next, we are told of their joy and encouragement, followed by the strengthening ministry of Judas and Silas among the believers there.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 21:22
What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.
- Acts 16:4
And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.
- Acts 23:33
and they, when they came to Cæsarea and delivered the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
- Acts 6:2
And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.
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