Unless you are circumcised according to the mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.

Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them,

it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders

about this question.

The apostles and elders, in agreement with the whole church,

decided to choose representatives

and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.

The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers.

This is the letter delivered by them. The apostles and the elders,

your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Silesia of Gentile origin. Greetings. Since we have

heard that some of our number

who went out without any mandate from us

have upset you with their teaching

and disturbed your peace of mind

we have with one accord

decided to choose representatives

and to send them to you

along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

So we are sending Judas and Silas,

who will also convey this same message by word of mouth.

It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us, not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities,

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