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# General Information:
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The word "them" refers to apostles and elders ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)), and the word "you" is plural because it refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])
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# Connecting Statement:
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Peter begins to speak to the apostles and elders who met to discuss whether Gentiles had to receive circumcision and keep the law ([Acts 15:5-6](./05.md)).
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# Brothers
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Peter is addressing all of the believers who are present.
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# by my mouth
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Here "mouth" refers to Peter. Alternate translation: "from me" or "by me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])
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# the Gentiles should hear
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"the Gentiles would hear"
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# the word of the gospel
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Here "word" stands for a message. Alternate translation: "the message about Jesus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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