And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
As Paul and his crew traveled from city to city, they shared the decisions that the apostles and church leaders back in Jerusalem had made, basically passing along the official guidelines for everyone to follow.
Sometimes the most important job is just making sure everyone gets the memo.
📚 Historical Context
During Paul's second missionary journey, he and his companions were traveling through various cities to establish and encourage the early churches. They were delivering the decrees from the Jerusalem Council, which had addressed key issues like whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish laws, providing clear guidance for these new believers. This effort helped spread consistent teaching and maintain order in the growing Christian communities.
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