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Raw Blame History

Connecting Statement:

The elders in Jerusalem begin their response to Paul.

they heard ... they praised ... 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.