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it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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One accord, one mind.
It seemed good unto us (εδοξεν ημιν). See statement by Luke in verse 22, and now this definite decision is in the epistle itself. …
19th Century
Anglican
Being assembled with one accord.—Literally, being of one mind, unanimously.
To send chosen men to you.
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
With our beloved Barnabas and Paul. They set these praises against the slanders with which the false apostles had attempted to discredit P…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord , &c.] Or together; in one place, as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic …
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Authorized to declare they were directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Spirit, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good…
