And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles belongs to the account of the Jerusalem meeting that addressed disagreement over circumcision and the law of Moses for Gentile converts. At that council Paul described his conversion and God's work among the Gentiles. The apostles and elders acted as counselors who left room for the Holy Spirit to guide the decision, so the difficulty was settled through counsel and the Spirit rather than by mere church authority.
Moved by the Spirit, the council set aside its prejudice, agreed with Paul's position, and sent an address to the churches affirming that agreement. The verse records that after the messengers had stayed for a time, the brethren released them to return to the apostles with goodwill. The Gentile believers rejoiced at the consolation they received from the council's action. The council's decision about Gentile converts and the ceremonial law still held good when Paul later came to Jerusalem.
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles belongs to the account of the Jerusalem meeting that addressed disagreement over circumcision and the law of Moses for Gentile converts. At that council Paul described his conversion and God's work among the Gentiles. The apostles and elders acted as counselors who left room for the Holy Spirit to guide the decision, so the difficulty was settled through counsel and the Spirit rather than by mere church authority.
Moved by the Spirit, the council set aside its prejudice, agreed with Paul's position, and sent an address to the churches affirming that agreement. The verse records that after the messengers had stayed for a time, the brethren released them to return to the apostles with goodwill. The Gentile believers rejoiced at the consolation they received from the council's action. The council's decision about Gentile converts and the ceremonial law still held good when Paul later came to Jerusalem.