"And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter." — Acts 15:6

Acts 15:6 · KJV

“And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.”

— Acts 15:6

But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command {them} to keep the law of Moses. {rose...: or, rose up, said they, certain}

Verse 7

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men {and} brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 15 — Context

And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and {of} the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as {he did} unto us;

Cross References

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that {is} unprofitable for you. {have...: or, guide}

Hebrews 13:7

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of {their} conversation. {have the rule: or, are the guides}

Acts 15:25

It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 21:18

And the {day} following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

Acts 15:4

And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and {of} the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

Acts 6:2

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples {unto them}, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.