# General Information:
All instances of "they" and "them" here refer to Paul, Barnabas, and certain others ([Acts 15:2](../15/02.md)).
# they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the apostles, the elders, and the rest of the community of believers welcomed them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
# with them
"through them"