# General Information:

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

# the decrees to obey

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

# that were decided on by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem

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