Bible Strands
Acts 15:25
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The apostles and elders address Gentile believers to clarify that the accompanying delegates were officially appointed, directly countering earlier rumors of unauthorized teachers.
The words — ὁμοθυμαδὸν (homothumadon) means "with one accord," and ἔδοξεν (edoxen) means "it seemed good." The syntax shows the leadership's unified judgment preceded the selection and dispatch of the messengers.
The thread — The expression "it seemed good" parallels Luke 1:3, where the author justifies his written account through deliberate investigation. The phrase "with one accord" matches Acts 1:14, which records the early community's synchronized prayer life.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to recognize that the mission's authority derives from collective consensus rather than individual initiative, framing the letter's instructions as a coordinated institutional decision.
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The Greek words
King James Version
It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Cross-references
- Luke 1:3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
- Acts 1:14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
- Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
- Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
- 2 Peter 3:15 Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.
- Matthew 11:26 Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
- Acts 2:46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
- Acts 15:6 So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.
- Acts 15:27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.