So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
So after they were sent off, they headed to Antioch. Once they got everyone together, they shared the letter with the whole community.
Good news travels fast when you've got people who care enough to gather everyone and share it.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, there was a significant debate about whether non-Jewish believers needed to follow Jewish laws, such as circumcision, to be part of the faith. The apostles and elders gathered in Jerusalem for a council to address this issue and reached a decision that Gentiles could be accepted without these requirements. They then sent representatives with a letter to the church in Antioch to share this ruling and promote unity among believers.
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