Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
We have here the result of the consultation that was held at Jerusalem about the imposing of the ceremonial law upon the Gentiles. Much more, it is likely, was said about it than is here recorded; but at length it was brought to a head, and the advice which James gave was universally approved and agreed to nemine contradicente - unanimously; and letters were accordingly...
Commenting on Acts 15:22-35
We have sent therefore Judas and Silas,.... The chosen men before mentioned, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth; as are written in these letters; which would both confirm and explain things unto them.
Verse 27. The same things. The same things that we wrote to you. They shall confirm all by their own statements.