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The Council at Jerusalem

Acts 15:13

In 9 translations

BSB
When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!
KJV
¶ And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
WEB
After they were silent, James answered, “Brothers, listen to me.
ASV
And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, hearken unto me:
LSV
and after they were silent, James answered, saying, “Men, brothers, listen to me:
YLT
and after they are silent, James answered, saying, 'Men, brethren, hearken to me;
DBY
And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, listen to me:
DRC
And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying: Men, brethren, hear me.
GNV
And when they helde their peace, Iames answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken vnto me.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
μετὰ δὲ τὸ σιγῆσαι αὐτοὺς ἀπεκρίθη Ἰάκωβος λέγων· Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί, ἀκούσατέ μου.
RP2018
Μετὰ δὲ τὸ σιγῆσαι αὐτούς, ἀπεκρίθη Ἰάκωβος λέγων, Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί, ἀκούσατέ μου·
TR-Boyd
Μετὰ δὲ τὸ σιγῆσαι αὐτούς, ἀπεκρίθη Ἰάκωβος λέγων, Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί, ἀκούσατέ μου·
SCR1894
μετα δε το σιγησαι αυτους απεκριθη ιακωβος λεγων ανδρες αδελφοι ακουσατε μου

Who and where

👤 James (Brother of Jesus)◆ Jerusalem Council◆ Second Missionary Journey

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Acts 12:17Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.
  • Galatians 2:12For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group.
  • Galatians 2:9And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
  • James 1:1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
  • Mark 15:40And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
  • Acts 21:18The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.
  • Galatians 1:19But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
  • Acts 7:2And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
  • Acts 2:14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.
  • Acts 2:22Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
  • James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
  • Acts 2:29Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
  • Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
  • 1 Corinthians 14:30–33And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.…

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