ACTS 15:22 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers — the council's collective decision (dokeo, to seem good) to send representatives with Paul and Barnabas ensures that the ruling carries authority beyond the Jerusalem assembly. The selection of Judas Barsabbas and Silas (both apparently prominent and perhaps prophets, cf. 15:32) suggests careful consideration of who could credibly represent the council.
Church Fathers on Acts 15:22
and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: and they wrote letters by them after this manner. Acts 15:22 And observe, the more to authenticate the decree, they send men of their own, that there may be no room for regarding Paul and his company with suspicion.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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