Acts 15:30

30 They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter.

Acts 15:30 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 15:30

So when they were dismissed
That is, Paul and Barnabas, with Judas and Silas, by the apostles, elders, and church at Jerusalem:

they came to Antioch;
or "came down to Antioch", as the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, agreeably to ( Acts 15:1 )

and when they had gathered the multitude together;
the whole church, which consisted of many members; the company, or congregation of the faithful, as the Arabic version renders it: and as Paul and Barnabas were sent by the church at Antioch; and as the letter, which they, with Judas and Silas, brought from Jerusalem, was directed and sent to the brethren at Antioch, it was highly reasonable, and necessary, that they should be called together, and an account of the business they were sent upon be given them, and the letter be delivered to them, as it accordingly was:

they delivered the epistle;
sent by the apostles, elders, and brethren at Jerusalem to them; this they put into the hands of some one or other of the brethren of the church, in order to be read.

Acts 15:30 In-Context

28 For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no burden heavier than these necessary requirements--

29 You must abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from fornication. Keep yourselves clear of these things, and it will be well with you. Farewell."

30 They, therefore, having been solemnly sent, came down to Antioch, where they called together the whole assembly and delivered the letter.

31 The people read it, and were delighted with the comfort it brought them.

32 And Judas and Silas, being themselves also Prophets, gave them a long and encouraging talk, and strengthened them in the faith.