JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 37

Question 37

Justification by Faith

The people referred to as pillars of the Jerusalem church, who gave Barnabas and Paul the right hand of fellowship were

  1. A.Cephas, John and Mark
  2. B.James, John and Silas
  3. C.John, Silas and Simon
  4. D.James, Cephas and John.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (James, Cephas and John.)

Explanation

Paul says James, Cephas and John, reputed to be pillars, gave him and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship (Galatians 2:9).