Acts 15:23 web — They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gent…

World English Bible

"They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings."

— Acts 15:23, World English Bible

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Acts 15 — Context

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but that we write to them that they abstain from the pollution of idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood.

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For Moses from generations of old has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."

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Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.

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They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.

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Because we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, 'You must be circumcised and keep the law,' to whom we gave no commandment;

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it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

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men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 15:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:23 say?
Acts 15:23 in the World English Bible reads: “They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.”
Where is Acts 15:23 in the Bible?
Acts 15:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 23.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 15:23.
What translation should I read Acts 15:23 in?
Acts 15:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 15:23?
Acts 15:23 reads (WEB): “They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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