Acts 15:3

3So, abeing sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, bdescribing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and cbrought great joy to all dthe brothers.
Or  brothers and sisters; also verse 22

3 John 6

6who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner fworthy of God.
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