# Connecting Statement:

The elders in Jerusalem begin their response to Paul.

# they heard ... they glorified ... they said to him

Here the word "they" refers to James and the elders. The word "him" refers to Paul.

# brother

Here "brother" means "fellow believer."

# They are

The word "they" refers to Jewish believers who wanted all believing Jews to keep the Jewish laws and customs.

# the law

this phrase here refers to the law of Moses