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[a] 21 For Moses from ancient generations has had in every city those who proclaim him, since he is read in all the synagogues every Shabbat.”

Letter to Diaspora Communities

22 Then it seemed good to the emissaries and elders, with the whole community, to choose men from among themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judah (also called Barsabbas) and Silas, leading men among the brethren, 23 and this letter along with them:

    “The emissaries and the elders, your brothers,
To the Gentile brothers of Antioch, Syria,
and Cilicia:
Greetings!

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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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