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A Public Stamp of Approval
Commentators explain that the phrase "our beloved Barnabas and Paul" was a formal, public endorsement. This wasn't just a term of affection; it was a "seal of warm approval" that officially validated their ministry and doctrine, countering the slanders of the false teachers and assuring the Gentile churches of their legitimacy.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 15:25
18th Century
Theologian
No notes from Barnes on this verse.
One accord, one mind.
AT Robertson
On Acts 15:25
It seemed good unto us (εδοξεν ημιν). See statement by Luke in verse 22, and now this definite decision is in the epistle itself. …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 15:25
19th Century
Bishop
Being assembled with one accord.—Literally, being of one mind, unanimously.
To send chosen men to you.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 15:25
With Judas, Silas, Paul, and Barnabas, who were going to Antioch, the Jerusalem church sent a letter, recorded here in Ac 15. The placing of “broth…
John Calvin
On Acts 15:25
16th Century
Theologian
With our beloved Barnabas and Paul. They set these praises against the slanders with which the false apostles had attempted to discredit P…
John Gill
On Acts 15:25
17th Century
Pastor
It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord ,
&c.] Or together; in one place, as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic …
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…