Acts 15:20-22
New American Standard Bible 1995
20 but that we write to them that they abstain from [a](A)things contaminated by idols and from (B)fornication and from (C)what is strangled and from blood. 21 For (D)Moses from ancient generations has in every city those who preach him, since [b]he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
22 Then it seemed good to (E)the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to (F)Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas called Barsabbas, and (G)Silas, leading men among (H)the brethren,
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- Acts 15:20 Lit the pollutions of
- Acts 15:21 I.e. the books of Moses, Gen through Deut
Acts 15:20-22
New International Version
20 Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols,(A) from sexual immorality,(B) from the meat of strangled animals and from blood.(C) 21 For the law of Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”(D)
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22 Then the apostles and elders,(E) with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch(F) with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas,(G) men who were leaders among the believers.
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