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And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.
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But there arose of the sect of the Pharisees some that believed, saying: They must be circumcised and be commanded to observe the law of Moses.
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And the apostles and ancients assembled to consider of this matter.
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And when there had been much disputing, Peter, rising up, said to them: Men, brethren, you know that in former days God made choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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And God, who knoweth the hearts, gave testimony, giving unto them the Holy Ghost, as well as to us:
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And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
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Now therefore, why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?
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But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, in like manner as they also.
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And all the multitude held their peace: and they heard Barnabas and Paul telling what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
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And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying: Men, brethren, hear me.
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Simon hath related how God first visited to take to the Gentiles, a people to his name.