21 For (A)from ancient generations Moses has those who preach him in every city, since [a]he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

22 Then it seemed good to (B)the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to (C)Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas who was called Barsabbas, and (D)Silas, leading men among (E)the brothers, 23 and they [b]sent this letter with them:

(F)The apostles and the brothers who are elders, to (G)the brothers and sisters in (H)Antioch, (I)Syria, and (J)Cilicia who are from the Gentiles: (K)Greetings.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 15:21 I.e., the books of Moses, Gen through Deut
  2. Acts 15:23 Lit wrote by their hand

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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