# General Information:

The word "them" refers to apostles and elders ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)), and the word "you" is plural because it refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/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](./05.md)).

# 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/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]])

