We wrote (επεστειλαμεν). First aorist active of επιστελλω, to send to and so to write like our epistle (επιστολη). Old verb, but i…

As touching the Gentiles. This refers to the Gentile converts. It might have been advisable for Paul to do what could not be required<…

As touching the Gentiles which believe.—See Note on Acts 15:20. St. James, it will be seen, still adheres to the terms of…

James and the elders reminded Paul of the fourfold Jerusalem decree of the early Christians’ agreed-on basis for fellowship between Jewish and Gent…

And as concerning those which have believed. They add this to prevent being thought to be attempting to take away or revoke the liberty th…

As touching the Gentiles which believe
This is said, to show that the Jews were not offended with Paul, for not insi…

Paul ascribed all his success to God, and to God they gave the praise. God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did not envy hi…