Acts 15:6

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And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

it seemed good to us, having become of one mind, to select men to send to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.

And the following day Paul went in with us to

James, and all the elders were present.

Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they succeed.

For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”

Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.