# General Information:

The word "they" here refers to Paul, Silas ([Acts 15:40](../15/40.md)), and Timothy ([Acts 16:3](./03.md)).

# for them to obey

"for the church members to obey" or "for the believers to obey"

# the ordinances decided on by the apostles and elders

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the ordinances that the apostles and elders in Jerusalem had decided on and written down" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])