Acts 15:19-29
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Therefore, in my judgment, we should not cause difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God, 20 but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality,(A) from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood. 21 For since ancient times, Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city, and every Sabbath day he is read aloud in the synagogues.”(B)
The Letter to the Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas,(C) both leading men among the brothers. 23 They wrote this letter to be delivered by them:[a]
From the apostles and the elders, your brothers,
To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:(D)
Greetings.
24 Because we have heard that some without our authorization went out from us(E) and troubled you with their words and unsettled your hearts,[b](F) 25 we have unanimously(G) decided to select men and send them to you along with our dearly loved Barnabas and Paul, 26 who have risked their lives(H) for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, who will personally report the same things by word of mouth.[c] 28 For it was the Holy Spirit’s decision—and ours—to put no greater burden on you than these necessary things:(I) 29 that you abstain from food offered to idols, from blood, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from sexual immorality.(J) You will do well if you keep yourselves from these things.
Farewell.
Footnotes
- Acts 15:23 Lit Writing by their hand:
- Acts 15:24 Other mss add by saying, “Be circumcised and keep the law,”
- Acts 15:27 Lit things through word
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