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Acts 15:13: Meaning Explained
And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
Acts 15:13
“When they finished, James spoke up: "Brothers, listen to me."”
What Does This Verse Mean?
After Paul and Barnabas finish their report, James (the leader of the Jerusalem church) speaks up to share his thoughts.
What’s Happening Here
James is about to make the final decision that will settle this controversy.
Key Words
JamesThe leader/pastor of the Jerusalem church (Jesus' brother)
Why It Matters
Leadership involves listening and then making wise decisions.
Did You Know?
James was Jesus' own brother and became the leader of the Jerusalem church.
Word Study
G3326
afterΜετὰ
G1161
Andδὲ
G4601
peaceσιγῆσαι
G846
they had held theirαὐτοὺς
G611
answeredἀπεκρίθη
G2385
JamesἸάκωβος
G3004
sayingλέγων,
G435
MenἌνδρες
G80
and brethrenἀδελφοί
G191
hearkenἀκούσατέ
G3450
unto meμου
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