Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
Parallel translations
- WEB We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.
- KJV We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
- NKJV We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same things by word of mouth.
- NASB Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who themselves will also report the same things by word of mouth.
- NLT We are sending Judas and Silas to confirm what we have decided concerning your question.
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Quick answer
Judas and Silas are sent to confirm the message by word of mouth. Living witnesses would reinforce the written decision.
Overview
Personal testimony from trusted men guarded against any distortion of the letter's contents. It gave the Antioch believers direct assurance that the ruling was authentic. This combination of written and spoken confirmation reflects the early church's care for clear, credible communication.
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Cross-references · 4
- Acts 15:22Then 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,
- 3 Jn 1:13I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.
- Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- 2 Jn 1:12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
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