Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
22. It pleased the apostles. That tempest was made calm not without the singular grace of God, so that after the matter was thoroughly discussed, they did all agree together in sound doctrine. Also the modesty of the common people is gathered by this, because, after that they had referred the matter to the judgment of the apostles and the rest of teachers, they do...
The church at Jerusalem sent their own men with Paul and Barnabas not from distrust of these tried servants, but to honor Antioch as a sister-church and to strengthen their hands on the journey. A friend proves better company than any carriage.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 15:22-35
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church,.... The opinion, judgment, and advice of James, being approved of by the whole body of the apostles, ministers, and brethren of the church assembled together on this occasion; they unanimously agreed, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas; that is, they thought fit to choose some persons...