So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
Parallel translations
- WEB So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.
- BSB So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.
- NKJV So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.
- NASB So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and after gathering the congregation together, they delivered the letter.
- NLT The messengers went at once to Antioch, where they called a general meeting of the believers and delivered the letter.
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Quick answer
The delegates went to Antioch, gathered the church, and delivered the letter. The council's decision was faithfully carried to the waiting believers.
Overview
The sending church now received the official word resolving the controversy. Gathering the whole congregation to hear it shows the matter concerned all the believers. The orderly delivery completed the process begun when Antioch first sent its representatives to Jerusalem.
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Cross-references · 4
- Acts 16:4And 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.
- Acts 6:2Then 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.
- Acts 21:22What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
- Acts 23:33Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
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