Question

At the Jerusalem council, who answered Barnabas and Paul’s question?

John, the brother of James
Andrew, the brother of Peter
James, the half-brother of Jesus
James, the brother of John

Answer 1

At the Jerusalem Council, it was James, the half-brother of Jesus, who answered Barnabas and Paul's question. This council addressed the issue of whether Gentile believers should be required to follow Jewish law. James played a key role in the discussions and ultimately delivered a decision that would help guide the early church in this matter.