To resolve the matter, Paul and Barnabas were sent “to the apostles and older men in Jerusalem, ” who clearly served as a governing body. ​ — Acts 15: 1 - 3.
Asja lahendamiseks läkitati Paulus ja Barnabas „Jeruusalemma apostlite ja vanemate juurde ”, kellest kahtlemata moodustus juhtiv kogu.