⁴⁰ but Paul chose Silas^(A) and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.^(B)

The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers

²² Then the apostles and elders,^(A) with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch^(B) with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas,^(C) men who were leaders among the believers.

²⁶ From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch,^(A) where they had been committed to the grace of God^(B) for the work they had now completed.^(C)

²³ When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,^(A) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.^(B)

¹⁰ But by the grace^(A) of God I am what I am, and his grace to me^(B) was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them^(C)—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.^(D)

¹⁰ If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.^{(A) 11} Anyone who welcomes them shares^(B) in their wicked work.

¹⁵ Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith.^(A)

Grace be with you all.^(B)

²² The Lord be with your spirit.^(A) Grace be with you all.^(B)

¹⁴ May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,^(A) and the love of God,^(B) and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit^(C) be with you all.