Acts 15:13
“And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And after they had held their peace,.... Meaning not the multitude, but Paul and Barnabas; when they had finished their…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
James answered - James the Less, son of Alpheus. See the notes on Act 12:1. Hearken unto me - This whole transaction…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
James answered - He was evidently president of the council, and is generally called bishop of Jerusalem. The rest either…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 15:6-21
We have here a council called, not by writ, but by consent, on this occasion (Act 15:6): The apostles and presbyters…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
James sums up the discussion, and pronounces the decision of the Church on this Controversy
13. James i.e. the brother…
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