Actuum Apostolorum 15
1 Et quidam descendentes de Iudaea, docebant fratres: Quia nisi circumcidamini secundum morem Moysi, non potestis salvari.
And, certain persons, coming down from Judea, began to teach the brethren—Except ye be circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
2 Facta ergo seditione non minima Paulo, et Barnabae adversus illos, statuerunt ut ascenderent Paulus, et Barnabas, et quidam alii ex aliis ad Apostolos, et presbyteros in Ierusalem super hac quaestione.
And, when Paul and Barnabas had had no little dissension and discussion with them, it was arranged that Paul and Barnabas and certain others from among them should go up unto the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem concerning this question,
3 Illi ergo deducti ab Ecclesia pertransibant Phoenicen, et Samariam, narrantes conversionem Gentium: et faciebant gaudium magnum omnibus fratribus.
They, therefore, being set forward by the Assembly, began passing through Phoenicia and Samaria, fully relating the conversion of them of the nations, and were causing great joy unto all the brethren.
4 Cum autem venissent Ierosolymam, suscepti sunt ab Ecclesia, et ab Apostolis, et senioribus annunciantes quanta Deus fecisset cum illis.
And, having arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the Assembly and the Apostles and the Elders; and they recounted all things God had done with them.
5 Surrexerunt autem quidam de haeresi Pharisaeorum, qui crediderunt, dicentes: Quia oportet circumcidi eos, praecipere quoque servare legem Moysi.
But there [had] stood forth some of those who, from the sect of Pharisees, had believed, saying—It is needful to be circumcising them, also to charge them to be keeping the law of Moses.
6 Conveneruntque Apostoli, et seniores videre de verbo hoc.
And the Apostles and Elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
7 Cum autem magna conquisitio fieret, surgens Petrus dixit ad eos: Viri fratres, vos scitis quoniam ab antiquis diebus Deus in nobis elegit, per os meum audire Gentes verbum Evangelii, et credere.
And, when much discussion had arisen, Peter standing up, said unto them—Brethren! Ye yourselves, well know that, in days long past, amongst you, God chose that, through my mouth, the nations should hear the word of the glad tidings, and believe.
8 Et qui novit corda Deus, testimonium perhibuit, dans illis Spiritum sanctum, sicut et nobis,
And, the heart-observing God, bare witness, —unto them, giving the Holy Spirit, just as, even unto us;
9 et nihil discrevit inter nos et illos, fide purificans corda eorum.
and made no distinction at all betwixt us and them, by their faith, purifying their hearts.
10 Nunc ergo quid tentatis Deum, imponere iugum super cervices discipulorum, quod neque patres nostri, neque nos portare potuimus?
Now, therefore, why are ye proving God, that ye should put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which, neither our fathers, nor we, have been able to bear.
11 Sed per gratiam Domini Iesu Christi credimus salvari, quemadmodum et illi.
But, through the favour of the Lord Jesus, we believe we shall be saved, in like manner as, even they.
12 Tacuit autem omnis multitudo: et audiebant Barnabam, et Paulum narrantes quanta Deus fecisset signa, et prodigia in Gentibus per eos.
And all the throng held their peace, and began to hearken unto Barnabas and Paul relating how many signs and wonders God had done among the nations, through them.
13 Et postquam tacuerunt, respondit Iacobus, dicens: Viri fratres, audite me.
And, after they held their peace, James answered, saying—Brethren! hearken unto me.
14 Simon narravit quemadmodum primum Deus visitavit sumere ex Gentibus populum nomini suo.
Symeon, hath fully told how God, first visited, to take out of the nations, a people for his name.
15 Et huic concordant verba Prophetarum, sicut scriptum est:
And, with this, agree the words of the prophets, according as it is written—
16 Post haec revertar, et reaedificabo tabernaculum David, quod decidit: et diruta eius reaedificabo, et erigam illud:
After these things, will I return, and will rebuild the tent of David that hath fallen, and, the ruins thereof, will I rebuild, and will set it up again:
17 ut requirant ceteri hominum Dominum, et omnes gentes, super quas invocatum est nomen meum, dicit Dominus faciens haec.
That the residues of men may seek out the Lord, and all the nations upon whom my name hath been called, saith the Lord that doeth these things,
19 Propter quod ego iudico non inquietari eos, qui ex Gentibus convertuntur ad Deum,
Wherefore, I, judge, not to be troubling them who, from the nations, are turning unto God;
20 sed scribere ad eos ut abstineant se a contaminationibus simulacrorum, et fornicatione, et suffocatis, et sanguine.
but to write unto them, to abstain from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from what is strangled, and from blood.
21 Moyses enim a temporibus antiquis habet in singulis civitatibus qui eum praedicent in synagogis, ubi per omne sabbatum legitur.
For, Moses, out of ancient generation, hath, in every city, them who proclaim him; seeing, that in the synagogues, every sabbath, he is read.
22 Tunc placuit Apostolis, et senioribus cum omni Ecclesia, eligere viros ex eis, et mittere Antiochiam cum Paulo, et Barnaba, Iudam, qui cognominabatur Barsabas, et Silam viros primos in fratribus,
Then, seemed it good unto the Apostles and the Elders with the whole Assembly to send chosen men from among them unto Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, —even Judas who is called Barsabbas, and Silas, men taking a lead among the brethren:
23 scribentes per manus eorum. APOSTOLI et seniores fratres, his, qui sunt Antiochiae, et Syriae, et Ciliciae fratribus ex Gentibus, salutem.
writing through their hand—The Apostles and the Elder Brethren, unto the brethren throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, who are from among the nations, wish joy!
24 Quoniam audivimus quia quidam ex nobis exeuntes turbaverunt vos verbis, evertentes animas vestras, quibus non mandavimus:
Inasmuch as we had heard that, certain from among us, had troubled you with words, dismantling your souls, —unto whom we had given no instructions,
25 placuit nobis collectis in unum, eligere viros, et mittere ad vos cum charissimis nostris Barnaba, et Paulo,
It seemed good unto us, coming to be of one accord, that we should choose men and send them unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, —
26 hominibus, qui tradiderunt animas suas pro nomine Domini nostri Iesu Christi.
men who have given up their lives in behalf of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27 Misimus ergo Iudam, et Silam, qui et ipsi vobis verbis referent eadem.
We have sent, therefore, Judas and Silas, who also, themselves, by word of mouth, can tell you the same things.
28 Visum est enim Spiritui sancto, et nobis nihil ultra imponere vobis oneris quam haec necessaria:
For it hath seemed good unto the Holy Spirit and unto us, no greater burden, to be laying upon you, than these necessary things: —
29 ut abstineatis vos ab immolatis simulacrorum, et sanguine, et suffocato, et fornicatione, a quibus custodientes vos, bene agetis. Valete.
To be abstaining from idol sacrifices, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication, —From which, if ye keep yourselves, ye shall prosper. Fare ye well.
30 Illi ergo dimissi, descenderunt Antiochiam: et congregata multitudine tradiderunt epistolam.
They, therefore, being let go, came down unto Antioch; and, having gathered together the throng, delivered the letter,
31 Quam cum legissent, gavisi sunt super consolatione.
and, when they read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.
32 Iudas autem, et Silas, et ipsi cum essent Prophetae, verbo plurimo consolati sunt fratres, et confirmaverunt.
And, both Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, with much discourse, consoled and confirmed the brethren.
33 Facto autem ibi aliquanto tempore, dimissi sunt cum pace a fratribus ad eos, qui miserant illos.
And, when they had spent a time, they were let go, in peace, from the brethren, unto them who had sent them.
34 Visum est autem Silae ibi remanere: Iudas autem solus abiit Ierusalem.
35 Paulus autem, et Barnabas demorabantur Antiochiae docentes: et evangelizantes cum aliis pluribus verbum Domini.
But, Paul and Barnabas, tarried in Antioch, teaching and telling the joyful tidings, —along with many others also, —of the word of the Lord.
36 Post aliquot autem dies, dixit ad Barnabam Paulus: Revertentes visitemus fratres per universas civitates, in quibus praedicavimus verbum Domini, quomodo se habeant.
And, after certain days, Paul, said unto Barnabas—Let us now return, and visit the brethren in every city in which we have declared the word of the Lord, and see how they are.
37 Barnabas autem volebat secum assumere et Ioannem, qui cognominabatur Marcus.
And, Barnabas, was minded to take with them John also, called Mark;
38 Paulus autem rogabat eum (ut qui discessisset ab eis de Pamphylia, et non isset cum eis in opus) non debere recipi.
but Paul deemed it right, as to him who had withdrawn from them, back from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them unto the work, not to be taking with them, this, man.
39 Facta est autem dissensio, ita ut discederent ab invicem, et Barnabas quidem assumpto Marco navigaret Cyprum.
And there arose an angry feeling, so that they separated one from the other: and, Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away unto Cyprus, —
40 Paulus vero electo Sila profectus est, traditus gratiae Dei a fratribus.
whereas, Paul, choosing Silas, went forth, committed unto the favour of the Lord by the brethren,
41 Perambulabat autem Syriam, et Ciliciam, confirmans Ecclesias: praecipiens custodire praecepta Apostolorum, et seniorum.
and proceeded to pass through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies.
