Acts 15:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 but tell them by letter to avoid pollution from idols, unlawful marriage, the meat of strangled animals, and blood.(A) 21 For Moses, for generations now, has had those who proclaim him in every town, as he has been read in the synagogues every sabbath.”
Letter of the Apostles. 22 Then the apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers.
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