At that time they made a calf and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the works of their hands.

but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols, from acts of sexual immorality, from what has been strangled, and from blood.

that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from acts of sexual immorality; if you keep yourselves free from such things, you will do well. Farewell.”

Paul in Athens

Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he observed that the city was full of idols.

But regarding the Gentiles who have believed, we sent a letter, having decided that they should abstain from meat sacrificed to idols and from blood and what is strangled, and from sexual immorality.”