it seemed best to us, having come to be of the same mind, to send men being chosen to you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not pleasing to us that we should forsake the word of God to serve tables.

On the next day Paul was going in with us to James, and all the elders were present.

They that honor not councils put off deliberation, but counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst."

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you, of whom considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Obey your leaders, and submit to [them], for they keep watch over your souls, as giving an account, in order that they may do this with joy and not groaning, for this [would be] unprofitable for you.