Acts 15:6

So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Following a dispute over Gentile circumcision and Mosaic law, the apostles and elders convene to examine the issue.

The words — Συνήχθησάν (Sunēchthēsan) literally means "were gathered together," while ἰδεῖν (idein) denotes the purpose "to understand" or examine the matter.

The thread — This gathering reflects the pattern of seeking counsel found in Proverbs 15:22 and anticipates the collective agreement recorded in Acts 15:25.

Why it lands — It requires readers to recognize that doctrinal disputes demand deliberate, communal examination rather than impulsive action.

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The Greek words

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King James Version

And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

Cross-references

Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Acts 15:25 So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Acts 6:2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.
Acts 15:4 On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
Acts 21:18 The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”