21 For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, (A)for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues.”

The Council's Letter to Gentile Believers

22 Then it seemed good to (B)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 (C)Barsabbas, and (D)Silas, leading men among (E)the brothers, 23 with the following letter: (F)“The brothers, both (G)the apostles and the elders, to the brothers[a] who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, (H)greetings.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 15:23 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 32, 33, 36

21 For the law of Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”(A)

The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers

22 Then the apostles and elders,(B) with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch(C) with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas,(D) men who were leaders among the believers. 23 With them they sent the following letter:

The apostles and elders, your brothers,

To the Gentile believers in Antioch,(E) Syria(F) and Cilicia:(G)

Greetings.(H)

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