en_tn_condensed/act/15/07.md

# General Information:

The first word "them" refers to apostles and elders ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)) and the other words "them" and "their" refer to the believing Gentiles.
Here the word "you" is plural and refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
The word "he" refers to God.
Here "us" is plural and refers to Peter, the apostles and elders, and all Jewish believers in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

# Connecting Statement:

Peter begins to speak to the apostles and elders who met to discuss whether Gentiles had to receive circumcision and keep the law. (See: [Acts 15:5-6](./05.md))

# Brothers

Peter is addressing all of the believers who were present.

# by my mouth

Here "mouth" refers to Peter. Alternate translation: "from me" or "by me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# the Gentiles should hear

"the Gentiles would hear"

# the word of the gospel

Here "word" stands for a message. Alternate translation: "the message about Jesus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])