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| [1]And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. |
[1]And certain men came down from Judaea, and taught the brethren, that unless ye be circumcised, in accordance with the rite of the law, ye cannot have life. |
| [2]When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. |
[2]And Paul and Barnabas had much trouble and disputation with them. And it resulted, that Paul and Barnabas, and others with them, went up to the legates and Elders at Jerusalem, because of this matter. |
| [3]And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. |
[3]And the church waited on them, and sent them away; and they travelled through all Phenicia and the territory of the Samaritans, narrating the conversion of the Gentiles, and causing great joy to all the brethren. |
| [4]And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. |
[4]And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the Elders, and by the legates; and they recounted all that God had wrought by them. |
| [5]But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. |
[5]And some who from the sect of the Pharisees had believed, rose up and said: It is necessary for you to circumcise them, and to command them to observe the law of Moses. |
| [6]And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. |
[6]And the legates and Elders assembled, to look into this matter. |
| [7]And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. |
[7]And when there had been much discussion, Simon arose and said to them: Men, brethren, ye know that, from the earlier days, God chose that from my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and should believe. |
| [8]And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; |
[8]And God, who knoweth what is in hearts, bore testimony concerning them, and gave the Holy Spirit to them, even as to us. |
| [9]And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. |
[9]And he made no distinction between them and us; because he purified their hearts by faith. |
| [10]Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? |
[10]And now, why tempt ye God, by putting a yoke on the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we could bear? |
| [11]But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. |
[11]But we believe, that we as well as they, are to have life by the grace of our Lord Jesus Messiah. |
| [12]Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. |
[12]And the whole assembly were silent, and listened to Paul and Barnabas, who related how God by their hands had wrought signs and prodigies among the Gentiles. |
| [13]And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: |
[13]And after they ceased, James arose and said: Men, brethren, hearken to me. |
| [14]Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. |
[14]Simon hath related to you, how God hath begun to elect a people for his name from among the Gentiles. |
| [15]And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, |
[15]And with this the words of the prophets accord, as it is written: |
| [16]After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: |
[16]After these things I will return, and will set up the tabernacle of David that had fallen; and will build that which was in ruins in it, and will raise it up: |
| [17]That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. |
[17]so that the residue of men may seek the Lord, and all the nations on whom my name is called; saith the Lord, who doth all these things. |
| [18]Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. |
[18]Known, from of old, are the works of God. |
| [19]Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: |
[19]Therefore I say to you, let them not crush those who from among the Gentiles have turned unto God. |
| [20]But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. |
[20]But let word be sent to them, that they keep aloof from the defilement of a sacrifice [to idols], and from whoredom, and from what is strangled, and from blood. |
| [21]For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. |
[21]For in every city, from former ages, Moses hath heralds in the synagogues, who read him every sabbath. |
| [22]Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren: |
[22]Then the legates and Elders, with all the church, chose men from among themselves, and sent them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas; [namely], Jude, who was called Barsabas, and Silas, men who were chiefs among the brethren. |
| [23]And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. |
[23]And they wrote a letter by them, thus: The legates and Elders and brethren, to them that are in Antioch, and in Syria, and in Cilicia, brethren who are from the Gentiles, greeting: |
| [24]Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: |
[24]We have heard, that some have gone from us and disquieted you, by discourses, and have subverted your minds, by saying, That ye must be circumcised and keep the law; things which we have not commanded them. |
| [25]It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, |
[25]Therefore we all have thought fit, when assembled, to choose and send men to you, with our beloved Paul and Barnabas, |
| [26]Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
[26]men who have given up their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Messiah. |
| [27]We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. |
[27]And we have sent with them Jude and Silas, that they may tell you the same things orally. |
| [28]For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; |
[28]For it was pleasing to the Holy Spirit, and to us, that there should not be laid upon you any additional burden, besides these necessary things: |
| [29]That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. |
[29]that ye keep aloof from a sacrifice [to idols], and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from whoredom. And if ye keep yourselves from these, ye will do well. Be ye steadfast in the Lord. |
| [30]So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: |
[30]And they who were sent, came to Antioch, and assembled all the people, and delivered the letter. |
| [31]Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. |
[31]And when they had read [it], they rejoiced and were comforted. |
| [32]And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. |
[32]And with abundant discourse they strengthened the brethren; and the associates of Jude and Silas established them, because they also were prophets. |
| [33]And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. |
[33]And when, they had been there some time, the brethren dismissed them in peace to the legates. |
| [34]Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. |
[34][But it was the pleasure of Silas to remain there.] ⓘ |
| [35]Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. |
[35]Paul also and Barnabas remained at Antioch; and they taught and proclaimed, with many others, the word of God. |
| [36]And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do. |
[36]And after [some] days, Paul said to Barnabas: Let us return, and visit the brethren in every city, in which we have preached the word of God; and let us see what they are doing. |
| [37]And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. |
[37]And Barnabas was disposed to take John, who was surnamed Mark. |
| [38]But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. |
[38]But Paul was not willing to take him with them; because he left them when they were in Pamphylia, and went not with them. |
| [39]And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; |
[39]In, consequence of this strife, they separated from each other: and Barnabas took Mark, and they travelled by sea and went to Cyprus. |
| [40]And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. |
[40]But Paul chose Silas for his companion, and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. |
| [41]And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. |
[41]And he travelled through Syria, and through Cilicia, and strengthened the churches. |