The apostles and elders, with the whole church; a happy concord, all agreeing as one man, by one Spirit. To send chosen men of their own company; that Paul and Barnabas might be the better credited, and that by such as had been of a contrary judgment: so hard it is to remove suspicions, and to root out preconceived opinions. Judas surnamed Barsabas; the brother of that Joseph mentioned Acts 1:23. Silas, called Silvanus also. Chief men among the brethren; noted for their holy living, or great knowledge, or office in the church.
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Acts 15:22
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: