Acts 15:22

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Cross-references

Acts 15:23 Historical context

Acts 15:23 begins the letter that was sent, directly continuing the narrative of the decision to send messengers in Acts 15:22.

Acts 15:25 Parallel

Acts 15:25 repeats the decision to choose and send messengers, confirming the action described in Acts 15:22.

Acts 15:27 Historical context

In Acts 15:27, the sending is confirmed: Judas and Silas, chosen here, are sent to deliver the letter.

Acts 15:32 Historical context

In Acts 15:32, Judas and Silas are identified as prophets—adding their spiritual role to the men chosen here.

Acts 18:5 Historical context

In Acts 18:5, Silas, chosen here, arrives from Macedonia and joins Paul in Corinth.

Acts 16:19 Historical context

In Acts 16:19, Silas, chosen here, is with Paul in Philippi and they are dragged before the magistrates.

Acts 16:25 Historical context

In Acts 16:25, Silas, chosen here, is with Paul praying and singing hymns in the Philippian jail.

Acts 16:29 Historical context

In Acts 16:29, Silas, chosen here, is with Paul when the jailer falls trembling before them.

Acts 17:4 Historical context

In Acts 17:4, Silas, chosen here, is with Paul in Thessalonica and many are persuaded.

Acts 17:10 Historical context

In Acts 17:10, Silas, chosen here, is sent away with Paul to Berea.

Acts 17:14 Historical context

In Acts 17:14, Silas, chosen here, remains in Berea with Timothy after Paul leaves.

Acts 8:14 Parallel

In Acts 8:14, Jerusalem sends Peter and John to Samaria—a parallel pattern of sending delegates from Jerusalem.

Acts 6:5 Parallel

In Acts 6:5, the whole church similarly chooses seven men—a parallel process of congregational selection for a mission.

1 Thessalonians 1:1 Historical context

In 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Silvanus (Silas), chosen here, is co-sender of the letter with Paul and Timothy.

2 Thessalonians 1:1 Historical context

In 2 Thessalonians 1:1, Silvanus (Silas), chosen here, is again co-sender with Paul and Timothy.

1 Peter 5:12 Historical context

In 1 Peter 5:12, Silvanus (Silas), chosen here, is the faithful brother who carries Peter's letter.

Galatians 2:9 Historical context

Galatians 2:9 records the council's agreement to Paul's Gentile mission; here they send delegates to communicate that decision.

2 Corinthians 8:19 mentions a delegate appointed by churches; similar to the chosen men sent here.