Acts 15:22
Then 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,
Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain
- WHERE
- Jerusalem, Antioch
- WHEN
- c. AD 49
ON THE MAP
WHEN
c. AD 49
counted from the text
The decision that Gentiles do not have to become Jews.
WHO RULED
- Claudius emperor of Rome AD 41-54
MEANWHILE
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c. AD 49 Italy
Claudius expels the Jews from Rome
That is why Aquila and Priscilla are in Corinth when Paul arrives, in Acts 18:2.
SOURCES
- date — The Council of Jerusalem, fourteen years after the conversion by the count of Galatians 2:1.
- Claudius — Suetonius, Claudius; Tacitus, Annals XI-XII
- Claudius expels the Jews from Rome — Suetonius, Claudius 25.4; Orosius VII.6
SEE ALSO
- Acts 15:27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
- Acts 15:40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
- Acts 1:23 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
- Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
- 1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
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