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The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.
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A Structured Church
Commentators highlight that the Jerusalem church had a clear leadership structure. James, the brother of Jesus, was the recognized head, presiding over a council of elders. The other apostles were likely away on missionary journeys, showing the development of local church governance. Paul's formal visit to this leadership body was a sign of respect and unity.
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Acts
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To James. James the Less. See Barnes' Notes on Acts 15:13.
He resided at Jerusalem (). It is not improbable that he was the only one…
The day following (τη επιουση). As in 20:15 which see.
Went in (εισηιε). Imperfect active of εισειμ, old c…
19th Century
Anglican
The day following Paul went in with us unto James . . .—Looking to Acts 20:16, it seems natural to infer that this was on…
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With these two verses, the third “we” section of Acts concludes, though Luke may have remained in Palestine for a longer time than vv.17–18 imply. …
16th Century
Protestant
All the elders were present. We can gather from this passage what we already observed in the fifteenth chapter. Whenever any weighty busin…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the day following After they were come into Jerusalem:
Paul went in with us to James
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