en_tn_lite_do_not_use/act/15/07.md

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General Information:

The first word "them" refers to apostles and elders (Acts 15:6) and the other words "them" and "their" refer to the believing Gentiles. Here the word "you" is plural and refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you) The word "he" refers to God. Here "us" is plural and refers to Peter, the apostles and elders, and all Jewish believers in general. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)

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. (See: Acts 15:5-6)

Brothers

Peter is addressing all of the believers who were present.

by my mouth

Here "mouth" refers to Peter. Alternate translation: "from me" or "by me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/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/translate/figs-metonymy)