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General Information:
The word "them" refers to apostles and elders (Acts 15:6), and the word "you" is plural because it refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you)
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 (Acts 15:5-6).
Brothers
Peter is addressing all of the believers who are present.
by my mouth
Here "mouth" refers to Peter. Alternate translation: "from me" or "by me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/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/jit/figs-metonymy)