en_tn_lite_do_not_use/act/15/07.md

General Information:

The word "them" refers to apostles and elders (Acts 15:6), and the word "you" is plural because it refers to the apostles and elders present. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you)

Connecting Statement:

Peter begins to speak to the apostles and elders who met to discuss whether Gentiles had to receive circumcision and keep the law (Acts 15:5-6).

Brothers

Peter is addressing all of the believers who are present.

by my mouth

Here "mouth" refers to Peter. Alternate translation: "from me" or "by me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche)

the Gentiles should hear

"the Gentiles would hear"

the word of the gospel

Here "word" stands for a message. Alternate translation: "the message about Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)