11. No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are."
12. The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
13. When they finished, James spoke up. "Brothers," he said, "listen to me.
14. Simon has described to us how God first intervened to choose a people for his name from the Gentiles.
15. The words of the prophets are in agreement with this, as it is written: