Acts 15
1 And certain ones having come down from Judea were teaching the brothers that Only unless (you shall become circumcised *N+kO) according to the custom of Moses, [then] not you are able to be saved.
Then some men arrived from Judea who started teaching the believers, “Unless you're circumcised according to the rules set down by Moses, you can't be saved.”
2 When was hapening (then *N+kO) commotion and (controversy *N+kO) no small by Paul and Barnabas with them they appointed to go up Paul and Barnabas and certain others out from them to the apostles and elders to Jerusalem about question this.
Paul and Barnabas had many arguments and debates with them. So Paul and Barnabas and some others were appointed to go to Jerusalem and talk to the apostles and leaders there about this issue.
3 They indeed therefore having been sent forward by the church were passing through (both *no) Phoenicia and Samaria relating in detail the conversion of the Gentiles and they were bringing joy great to all the brothers.
The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they explained how foreigners were being converted, which made all the believers very happy.
4 Having come then to Jerusalem (they were received by *N+kO) the church and the apostles and the elders, They declared then how much God did with them.
When they arrived in Jerusalem they were welcomed by the church members, the apostles, and the elders. They explained everything God had done through them.
5 Rose up now certain of those of the sect of the Pharisees having believed saying that It is necessary to circumcise them to command [them] then to keep the law of Moses.
But they were opposed by some of the believers who belonged to the Pharisee faction. They said, “These converts have to be circumcised, and instructed to observe the law of Moses.”
6 Were gathered together (then *N+kO) the apostles and the elders to understand about matter this.
The apostles and elders met together to discuss the issue.
7 Of much now (controversy *N+kO) having taken place, having risen up Peter said to them; Men brothers, you yourselves know that from days early among (you *N+KO) chose God through the mouth of mine to hear the Gentiles the word of the gospel and to believe.
After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me from among you so that the foreigners could hear the message of good news and trust in Jesus.
8 And the heart-knowing God bore witness to them having given (to them *k) the Spirit Holy even as also to us;
God, who knows thewhat we're thinking, has shown that he accepts them, giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us.
9 and no [thing] He made distinction between us also and them by the faith having purified the hearts of them.
He doesn't make any distinction between us and them—he cleansed their thoughts as they trusted in him.
10 Now therefore why are you testing God to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples that neither the fathers of us nor we ourselves were able to bear?
So why do you want to oppose God and put a burden on the believers that our fathers weren't able to bear, and we can't either?
11 But through the grace of the Lord Jesus (Christ *K) we believe to be saved in [the] same manner [as] they also. they also.
We're convinced that we're saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way they are.”
12 Kept silent now all the multitude and were listening to Barnabas and Paul relating how much did God signs and wonders among the Gentiles through them.
Everyone listened attentively to Barnabas and Paul as they explained the miraculous signs that God had performed through them among the foreigners.
13 After now being silent they answered James saying; Men brothers, do hear me.
After they had finished speaking, James spoke up, saying, “Brothers, listen to me.
14 Simeon has related even as first God visited to take out of [the] Gentiles a people (upon *k) for the name of Him;
Simon has described how God first revealed his concern for the foreigners by taking from them a people committed to him.
15 And with this agree the words of the prophets even as it has been written:
This is in accordance with the words of the prophets, as it's written,
16 After these things I will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David which having fallen and the (ruined *NK+o) of it I will rebuild and I will set upright it;
‘In the future I will return, and I will rebuild the fallen house of David; I will rebuild its ruins and set it straight.
17 so that when may seek out the remnant of men the Lord and all the Gentiles, upon whom has been called the name of Me upon them, says [the] Lord (who *ko) is doing these things (all *K)
I will do this so that those who are left may come to the Lord, including the foreigners who call on my name.
This is what the Lord says, who revealed these things long ago.’ (aiōn g165)
19 Therefore I myself judge not to trouble those who from the Gentiles are turning to God,
So my decision is that we shouldn't make it difficult for foreigners who turn to God.
20 but to write to them to abstain from (from *k) the pollutions of the idols and sexual immorality and that which is strangled and from blood.
We should write to them and tell them to avoid food sacrificed to idols, sexual immorality, meat of animals that have been strangled, and from consuming blood.
21 Moses for from generations of old in every city those proclaiming him he is in the synagogues on every Sabbath being read.
For the law of Moses has been taught in every town for a long, long time—it's read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders with all the church having chosen men out from them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, Judas who (is being called *N+kO) Barsabbas and Silas, men leading among the brothers,
Then the apostles and elders, together with the whole church, decided it would be good to choose some representatives and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers,
23 having written through [the] hand of them (these things: *k) The apostles and the elders (and the *K) brothers To those in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia to brothers among the Gentiles Greeting.
and sent them with this letter: “Greetings from us, the apostles and elders and brothers, to the non-Jewish brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:
24 Inasmuch as we have heard that some from us went out troubled you by words upsetting the minds of you (saying to be circumcised and to keep the law *K) to whom not we had given instructions,
We have heard that some from our group have confused you with their teachings, causing you trouble. We certainly didn't tell them to do this!
25 it seemed good to us having come with one accord (having chosen *N+kO) men to send to you with the beloved of us Barnabas and Paul,
So we have agreed to choose some representatives and send them to you together with our much-loved brothers Barnabas and Paul,
26 men having handed over the lives of them for the name of the Lord of us Jesus Christ.
who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, and they through word [of mouth] are telling [you] the same things.
So we are sending to you Judas and Silas who can verbally confirm what we're saying.
28 It seemed good for to the Spirit Holy and to us no further to lay upon you burden except these necessary things
It seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place on you any heavier burden than these important requirements.
29 to abstain from idol-sacrifices and from blood and (from a strangled [one] *N+kO) and from sexual immorality; From these keeping yourselves well you will do. Farewell!
You should avoid: anything sacrificed to idols; blood; meat from strangled animals; and sexual immorality. You will do well to observe these requirements. God bless you.”
30 They indeed therefore having been sent off (went *N+kO) to Antioch, and having gathered the multitude they delivered the letter.
The men were sent on their way to Antioch. When they arrived they called everybody together and delivered the letter.
31 Having read [it] now they rejoiced at the encouragement.
After they had read it, the people were so happy for the encouraging message.
32 Judas both and Silas, also themselves prophets being, through talk much exhorted the brothers and strengthened [them].
Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, encouraged the brothers, explaining many things, and strengthening them.
33 Having continued then a time they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those (having sent *N+KO) (them. *no)
After spending some time there they were sent back by the brothers with their blessing to the believers in Jerusalem.
34 (It seemed good however to Silas to remain here. *K)
35 Paul however and Barnabas were staying in Antioch teaching and evangelising with also others many the word of the Lord.
But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of God along with many others.
36 After now some days said to Barnabas Paul; Having turned back indeed let us look after the brothers (of us *k) in city every in which we have announced the word of the Lord, how they are.
Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let's go back and visit the believers in every town where we shared the word of the Lord, and see how they're doing.”
37 Barnabas now (was planning *N+kO) to take along (also *no) John who is being called Mark;
Barnabas planned to take along John Mark too.
38 Paul however was considering the [one] having withdrawn from them from Pamphylia and not having gone with them to the work not (to take along *N+k+o) him.
But Paul didn't think it was a good idea to take him with them, since he'd left them in Pamphylia and hadn't continued working with them.
39 Arose (therefore *N+kO) a sharp disagreement, so that separating they from one another, and Barnabas having taken Mark sailing to Cyprus.
They had such a strong disagreement that they separated. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed to Cyprus.
40 Paul however having chosen Silas went forth having been committed to the grace of the (Lord *N+KO) by the brothers.
Paul chose Silas, and as they left, the believers committed them to the grace of the Lord.
41 He was passing through then Syria and Cilicia strengthening the churches.
Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia, encouraging the churches there.
