KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the apostles, church leaders, and literally everyone in the church decided together to send some of their own trusted guys to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They picked Judas (who went by Barsabas) and Silas — both were respected leaders in the community.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When big decisions need to be made, the early church moved as a team and sent their best people to handle it.
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