“And 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.”
As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey — Paul's distribution (paradidōmi) of the council's letter demonstrates his alignment with the Jerusalem decision despite his debate with the Judaizers. The formulation for the people to obey (phylassō, to guard, keep) emphasizes the minimal yoke's binding character.
Church Fathers on Acts 16:4
And, behold a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters; for they knew all that his father was a Greek. Acts 16:1-3 It is indeed amazing, the wisdom of Paul! He that has had so many battles…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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