# General Information:
The word "they" here refers to Paul, Silas ([Acts 15:40](../15/40.md)), and Timothy ([Acts 16:3](./03.md)).
# for them to obey
"for the church members to obey" or "for the believers to obey"
# the ordinances decided on by the apostles and elders
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the ordinances that the apostles and elders in Jerusalem had decided on and written down" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])