19. "Therefore, I conclude that we shouldn’t create problems for Gentiles who turn to God.
20. Instead, we should write a letter, telling them to avoid the pollution associated with idols, sexual immorality, eating meat from strangled animals, and consuming blood.
21. After all, Moses has been proclaimed in every city for a long time, and is read aloud every Sabbath in every synagogue."
22. The apostles and the elders, along with the entire church, agreed to send some delegates chosen from among themselves to Antioch, together with Paul and Barnabas. They selected Judas Barsabbas and Silas, who were leaders among the brothers and sisters.
23. They were to carry this letter: The apostles and the elders, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia. Greetings!
24. We’ve heard that some of our number have disturbed you with unsettling words we didn’t authorize.
25. We reached a united decision to select some delegates and send them to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul.
26. These people have devoted their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27. Therefore, we are sending Judas and Silas. They will confirm what we have written.
28. The Holy Spirit has led us to the decision that no burden should be placed on you other than these essentials: