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Acts 15

Acts 15:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
tote (Greek #5119)
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
KJV usage: that time, then.
Pronounce: tot'-eh
Origin: from (the neuter of) 3588 and 3753
pleased it
dokeo (Greek #1380)
to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
KJV usage: be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
Pronounce: dok-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, δόκω (dok'-o) (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of 1166) of the same meaning
the apostles
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
elders
presbuteros (Greek #4245)
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
KJV usage: elder(-est), old.
Pronounce: pres-boo'-ter-os
Origin: comparative of πρέσβυς (elderly)
, with
sun (Greek #4862)
with or together (but much closer than 3326 or 3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
KJV usage: beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Pronounce: soon
Origin: a primary preposition denoting union
the whole
holos (Greek #3650)
"whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
KJV usage: all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole.
Pronounce: hol'-os
Origin: a primary word
church
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
, to send
pempo (Greek #3992)
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι (as a stronger form of εἶμι) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and 4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
KJV usage: send, thrust in.
Pronounce: pem'-po
Origin: apparently a primary verb
chosen
eklegomai (Greek #1586)
to select
KJV usage: make choice, choose (out), chosen.
Pronounce: ek-leg'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1537 and 3004 (in its primary sense)
men
aner (Greek #435)
a man (properly as an individual male)
KJV usage: fellow, husband, man, sir.
Pronounce: an'-ayr
Origin: a primary word (compare 444)
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
their own company
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Antioch
Antiocheia (Greek #490)
Antiochia, a place in Syria
KJV usage: Antioch.
Pronounce: an-tee-okh'-i-ah
Origin: from Ἀντίοχυς (a Syrian king)
with
sun (Greek #4862)
with or together (but much closer than 3326 or 3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
KJV usage: beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Pronounce: soon
Origin: a primary preposition denoting union
Paul
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Barnabas
Barnabas (Greek #921)
son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
KJV usage: Barnabas.
Pronounce: bar-nab'-as
Origin: of Chaldee origin (01247 and 05029)
; namely, Judas
Ioudas (Greek #2455)
Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
KJV usage: Juda(-h, -s); Jude.
Pronounce: ee-oo-das'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03063)
surnamed
epikaleomai (Greek #1941)
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
KJV usage: appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname.
Pronounce: ep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1909 and 2564
Barsabas
Barsabas (Greek #923)
son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites
KJV usage: Barsabas.
Pronounce: bar-sab-as'
Origin: of Chaldee origin (01247 and probably 06634)
b, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Silas
Silas (Greek #4609)
Silas, a Christian
KJV usage: Silas.
Pronounce: see'-las
Origin: contraction for 4610
, chief
hegeomai (Greek #2233)
to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
KJV usage: account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think.
Pronounce: hayg-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of 71
men
aner (Greek #435)
a man (properly as an individual male)
KJV usage: fellow, husband, man, sir.
Pronounce: an'-ayr
Origin: a primary word (compare 444)
among
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the brethren
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
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Acts 1:23• 23And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (Acts 1:23)

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Antioch in Syria,
Apostle,
Barnabas,
Barsabas,
Brethren,
Church,
Elders,
Judas,
Paul,
Silas,
Surname

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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pleased.
Acts 15:23,25• 23having written by their hand, The apostles and the elder brethren to the brethren which are of [the] Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia, greeting.
 25it seemed good to us, having been of one accord, to choose and send men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, (Acts 15:23,25)
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Acts 6:4‑5• 4but we for our part will give ourselves closely to prayer and the ministry of the word.
 5And the saying pleased all the multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of [the] Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch, (Acts 6:4‑5)
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2 Sam. 3:36•  (2 Sam. 3:36)
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2 Chron. 30:4,12•  (2 Chron. 30:4,12)
to send.
Acts 15:27• 27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, themselves also announcing by word the same things. (Acts 15:27)
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Acts 8:14• 14Now when the apostles that were in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John, (Acts 8:14)
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Acts 11:22• 22And the report concerning them came unto the ears of the assembly that was in Jerusalem; and they despatched Barnabas c as far as Antioch: (Acts 11:22)
Barsabas.
Acts 1:23• 23And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (Acts 1:23)
Silas.
Acts 15:27,32,40• 27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, themselves also announcing by word the same things.
 32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with much discourse, and strengthened [them].
 40but Paul chose Silas and departed, commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord. (Acts 15:27,32,40)
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Acts 16:19,25,29• 19And when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on, and dragged Paul and Silas into the market-place before the rulers;
 25But about midnight, Paul and Silas in praying were singing praises to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
 29And he called for lights, and sprang in, and trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas, (Acts 16:19,25,29)
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Acts 17:4,10,14• 4And some of them were persuaded and added to Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
 10But the brethren immediately sent away by night Paul and Silas unto Beroea, who on their arrival went away into the synagogue of the Jews.
 14And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to proceed toward the sea, but Silas and Timotheus abode there. (Acts 17:4,10,14)
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Acts 18:5• 5And when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was engrossed with the word testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 18:5)
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1 Thess. 1:1• 1Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus to the assembly of Thessalonians in God [the] Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. (1 Thess. 1:1)
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2 Thess. 1:1• 1Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the assembly of Thessalonians in God our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ; (2 Thess. 1:1)
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1 Peter 5:12• 12By Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I account, I write to you in few [words], exhorting and testifying that this is God's true grace in which stand. (1 Peter 5:12)
Silvanus.
• Christ had committed to them the authority necessary to govern the assembly. They had also been sealed on the day of Pentecost in order to perform it. (“Acts 15” by J.N. Darby)
• It may be noticed by the way that no vote was taken, nor any equivalent measure. For it was no question of the will of man but of God, Who wrought by the Spirit to give holy wisdom and general concurrence. (“Acts 15:22-29” by W. Kelly)
• No doubt they were “the elders” there, as we find them called in chap. 11:30, as well as in chap. 15:2, 6. They were the local authorities; but they appear not to have been chosen formally, as the elders undoubtedly were in the Gentile assemblies by apostolic authority. (“Acts 15:22-29” by W. Kelly)
• “Leading men among the brethren.” They were neither apostles on the one hand, nor were they elders or elder brethren on the other, but were chosen by the council, for their fitness, to visit Antioch. It is the same expression which we find three times in Heb. 13. (“Acts 15:22-29” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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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,

W. Kelly Translation

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Then it seemed good to the apostles and elders, with the whole assembly, having chosen from among them to send men with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. Judas calleda Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren,

WK Translation Notes

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T. R. with some authority gives "surnamed."