held their peace. Same as kept silence in Acts 15:12.
James. See note on Acts 12:17.
answered. App-122.
hearken unto. hear. Same word as "gave audience" in Acts 15:12, and "hear", verses: Acts 15:7; Acts 15:24.
Related Commentaries of Acts 15:13
Acts 15:13
13 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: