Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
So the apostles and the elders met to look into this claim.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
Holman Bible
Then the apostles and the elders assembled to consider this matter.
A Conservative Version
And the apostles and the elders were assembled together to see about this matter.
American Standard Version
And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.
Amplified
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
An Understandable Version
So, the apostles and elders [of the Jerusalem church] met together to discuss this problem.
Anderson New Testament
And the apostles and elders came together to deliberate about this matter.
Bible in Basic English
And the Apostles and the rulers of the church came together and gave thought to the question.
Common New Testament
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
Daniel Mace New Testament
The apostles therefore, and the presbyters assembled to deliberate upon this affair.
Darby Translation
And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
Godbey New Testament
And the apostles and elders were convened to see about this problem.
Goodspeed New Testament
The apostles and elders had a meeting to look into this matter.
John Wesley New Testament
And the apostles and elders came together, to consider of this matter.
Julia Smith Translation
And the sent and elders were gathered together to see about this word.
King James 2000
And the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Both the apostles and the elders assembled to deliberate concerning this matter.
Modern King James verseion
And the apostles and elders were assembled to see about this matter.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the apostles and elders came together to reason of this matter.
Moffatt New Testament
The apostles and the presbyters met to investigate this question,
Montgomery New Testament
The apostles and elders met to consider the matter;
NET Bible
Both the apostles and the elders met together to deliberate about this matter.
New Heart English Bible
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
Noyes New Testament
And the apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
Sawyer New Testament
And the apostles and elders were assembled together to see about this matter.
The Emphasized Bible
And the Apostles and Elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider of this matter.
Twentieth Century New Testament
The Apostles and the Officers of the Church held a meeting to consider this question.
Webster
And the apostles and elders came together to consider of this matter.
Weymouth New Testament
Then the Apostles and Elders met to consider the matter;
Williams New Testament
Now the apostles and elders met to consider this matter.
World English Bible
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
Worrell New Testament
And the apostles and the elders were assembled together to see about this matter.
Worsley New Testament
So the apostles and elders were assembled together to consider about this matter.
Youngs Literal Translation
And there were gathered together the apostles and the elders, to see about this matter,
Themes
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 15:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Jerusalem Council
5 But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, "The gentiles must be circumcised and ordered to keep the Law of Moses." 6 So the apostles and the elders met to look into this claim. 7 After a lengthy debate, Peter stood up and told them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days, God chose me to be the one among you through whom the gentiles would hear the message of the gospel and believe.
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Cross References
Acts 15:25
So we have unanimously decided to choose men and send them to you with our dear Barnabas and Paul,
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Matthew 18:20
because where two or three have come together in my name, I am there among them."
Acts 6:2
So the Twelve called the whole group of disciples together and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect messages from God in order to wait on tables.
Acts 15:4
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done through them.
Acts 21:18
The next day, Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were present.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.