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# Connecting Statement:
The elders in Jerusalem begin their response to Paul.
# they heard ... they glorified ... they said to him
Here the word "they" refers to James and the elders. The word "him" refers to Paul.
# brother
Here "brother" means "fellow believer."
# They are
The word "they" refers to Jewish believers who wanted all believing Jews to keep the Jewish laws and customs.
# the law
this phrase here refers to the law of Moses