Add parallel Print Page Options

21 After all, Moses has had people to proclaim him in every city for generations, and on every Sabbath his books are[a] read aloud in the synagogues.”

The Reply of the Church

22 Then the apostles, the elders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. These were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, who were leaders among the brothers. 23 They wrote this letter for them to deliver:[b]

“From:[c] The apostles and the elders, your brothers

To: Their gentile brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.

Greetings.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Acts 15:21 Lit. Sabbath he is
  2. Acts 15:23 Lit. They wrote through their hand
  3. Acts 15:23 The Gk. lacks From

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)

Read full chapter