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| 1And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” | 1But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” |
| 2Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question. | 2And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. |
| 3So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. | 3So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers. |
| 4And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them. | 4When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them. |
| 5But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.” | 5But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses.” |
| 6Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. | 6The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. |
| 7And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. | 7And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. |
| 8So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, | 8And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, |
| 9and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. | 9and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. |
| 10Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? | 10Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? |
| 11But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” | 11But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” |
| 12Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. | 12And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. |
| 13And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, “Men and brethren, listen to me: | 13After they finished speaking, James replied, “Brothers, listen to me. |
| 14Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. | 14Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. |
| 15And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: | 15And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written, |
| 16‘After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; | 16“‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it, |
| 17So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these things.’ | 17that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things |
| 18“Known to God from eternity are all His works. | 18known from of old.’ |
| 19Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, | 19Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, |
| 20but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood. | 20but should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what has been strangled, and from blood. |
| 21For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.” | 21For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues.” |
| 22Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. | 22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers, |
| 23They wrote this letter by them: The apostles, the elders, and the brethren, To the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. | 23with the following letter: “The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greetings. |
| 24Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, “You must be circumcised and keep the law”—to whom we gave no such commandment— | 24Since we have heard that some persons have gone out from us and troubled you with words, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no instructions, |
| 25it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, | 25it has seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, |
| 26men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. | 26men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 27We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same things by word of mouth. | 27We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who themselves will tell you the same things by word of mouth. |
| 28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: | 28For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these requirements: |
| 29that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell. | 29that you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” |
| 30So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. | 30So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. |
| 31When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. | 31And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. |
| 32Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words. | 32And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words. |
| 33And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. | 33And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. |
| 34However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there. | 34 |
| 35Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. | 35But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. |
| 36Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.” | 36And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.” |
| 37Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. | 37Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. |
| 38But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. | 38But Paul thought best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work. |
| 39Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; | 39And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus, |
| 40but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. | 40but Paul chose Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. |
| 41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. | 41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. |
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