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A Unified Decision
Commentators emphasize that the decision was made not just by apostles and elders, but "with the whole church." This involvement of the laity is presented as a model of early church governance. Scholars note that this shared decision-making, where leaders sought the congregation's approval, fostered unity and demonstrated a collaborative spirit.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 15:22
18th Century
Theologian
Then pleased it. It seemed fit and proper to them.
The apostles and elders. To whom the business had been particularly ref…
AT Robertson
On Acts 15:22
Then it seemed good (Τοτε εδοξεν). First aorist active indicative of δοκεω. A regular idiom at the beginning of decrees. This Eire…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 15:22
19th Century
Bishop
The apostles and elders, with the whole church.—The latter words are important, as showing the position occupied by the laity. If …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 15:22
With James’s judgment “the apostles and elders, with the whole church,” agreed, deciding to send their decision back to Antioch of Syria not only b…
John Calvin
On Acts 15:22
16th Century
Theologian
It pleased the apostles. That tempest was calmed, not without the singular grace of God, so that after the matter was thoroughly discussed…
John Gill
On Acts 15:22
17th Century
Pastor
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole
church
The opinion, judgment,…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 15:22–35
17th Century
Minister
Authorized to declare they were directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Spirit, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good…