30So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
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And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 22-35)We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the Gentiles. Much more, it is likely, was said about it than is here recorded; but at length it was brought to a head, and the advice which James gave was universally approved and agreed to nemine contradicente—unanimously ; and letters were accordingly sent by messengers of their…
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