Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company and to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren. pleased. Acts 15:23,25 Writing by their hands: The apostles and ancients, brethren, to the brethren of the Gentiles that are at Antioch and in Syria and Cilicia, greeting. . . . Acts 6:4,5 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. . . . 2 Samuel 3:36 And all the people heard, and they were pleased, and all that the king did seemed good in the sight of all the people. 2 Chronicles 30:4,12 And the thing pleased the king, and all the people. . . . to send. Acts 15:27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things. Acts 8:14 Now, when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John. Acts 11:22 And the tidings came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. Barsabas. Acts 1:23 And they appointed two, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Silas. Acts 15:27,32,40 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things. . . . Acts 16:19,25,29 But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, apprehending Paul and Silas, brought them into the market place to the rulers. . . . Acts 17:4,10,14 And some of them believed and were associated to Paul and Silas: and of those that served God and of the Gentiles a great multitude: and of noble women not a few. . . . Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was earnest in preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians: in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians. In God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 5:12 By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand. Silvanus. Context The Letter to the Gentile Believers21For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him in the synagogues, where he is read every sabbath. 22Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company and to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren. 23Writing by their hands: The apostles and ancients, brethren, to the brethren of the Gentiles that are at Antioch and in Syria and Cilicia, greeting.… Cross References Acts 11:19 Now they who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose on occasion of Stephen went about as far as Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none, but to the Jews only. Acts 11:20 But some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were entered into Antioch, spoke also to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus. Acts 11:27 And in these days there came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. Acts 15:1 And some, coming down from Judea, taught the brethren: That, except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved. Acts 15:2 And when Paul and Barnabas had no small contest with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of the other side should go up to the apostles and priests to Jerusalem, about this question. Acts 15:3 They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the brethren. Acts 15:27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things. Acts 15:30 They therefore, being dismissed, went down to Antioch and, gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle. Acts 15:32 But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren and confirmed them. Acts 15:40 But Paul, choosing Silas, departed, being delivered by the brethren to the grace of God. Acts 16:19 But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, apprehending Paul and Silas, brought them into the market place to the rulers. Acts 16:25 And at midnight, Paul and Silas, praying, praised God. And they that were in prison heard them. Acts 17:4 And some of them believed and were associated to Paul and Silas: and of those that served God and of the Gentiles a great multitude: and of noble women not a few. Acts 17:10 But the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea. Who, when they were come thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Acts 17:14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul, to go unto the sea: but Silas and Timothy remained there. Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was earnest in preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me and Sylvanus and Timothy, was not: It is and It is not. But, It is, was in him. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians: in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians. In God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 5:12 By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand. Lexicon ThenΤότε (Tote) Adverb Strong's Greek 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles ἀποστόλοις (apostolois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. elders, πρεσβυτέροις (presbyterois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. with σὺν (syn) Preposition Strong's Greek 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole ὅλῃ (holē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3650: All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. church, ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. decided ἔδοξε (edoxe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. to select ἐκλεξαμένους (eklexamenous) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1586: To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. men ἄνδρας (andras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. from among ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to send πέμψαι (pempsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 3992: To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Antioch Ἀντιόχειαν (Antiocheian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 490: From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria. with σὺν (syn) Preposition Strong's Greek 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. Paul Παύλῳ (Paulō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. Barnabas. Βαρνάβᾳ (Barnaba) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 921: Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. [They chose] Judas Ἰούδαν (Ioudan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. called καλούμενον (kaloumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. Barsabbas Βαρσαββᾶν (Barsabban) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 923: Of Chaldee origin; son of Sabas; Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. Silas, Σιλᾶν (Silan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4609: Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian. [two] leaders ἡγουμένους (hēgoumenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 2233: (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers, ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Additional Translations Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole church, having chosen out from them, to send men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leading men among the brothers, Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brothers: 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: Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole assembly, to send chosen men from among them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch, Judas called Barsabas and Silas, leading men among the brethren, 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: Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, were selected, Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers. 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