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"So I've decided that we shouldn't trouble non-Jewish people who are turning to God.
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Instead, we should write a letter telling them to keep away from things polluted by false gods, from sexual sins, from eating the meat of strangled animals, and from eating bloody meat.
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After all, Moses' words have been spread to every city for generations. His teachings are read in synagogues on every day of worship."
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Then the apostles, the spiritual leaders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to the city of Antioch. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, who were leaders among the believers.
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They wrote this letter for them to deliver: From the apostles and the spiritual leaders, your brothers. To their non-Jewish brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia. Dear brothers and sisters,
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We have heard that some individuals who came from us have confused you with statements that disturb you. We did not authorize these men [to speak].
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So we have come to a unanimous decision that we should choose men and send them to you with our dear Barnabas and Paul.
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Barnabas and Paul have dedicated their lives to our Lord, the one named Jesus Christ.
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We have sent Judas and Silas to report to you on our decision.
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The Holy Spirit and we have agreed not to place any additional burdens on you. Do only what is necessary
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by keeping away from food sacrificed to false gods, from eating bloody meat, from eating the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual sins. If you avoid these things, you will be doing what's right. Farewell!