And there they abode
long time with the disciples.
The .xv. Chapter.
And there came certain from jewry and taught the brethren: except
ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses ye cannot be saved. Then
arose there dissension and disputing not a little unto Paul and
Barnabas against them. And they determined that Paul and Barnabas and
certain other of them should ascend to Ierusalem unto the Apostles
and seniors about this question. After they were brought on their way
by the congregation, they passed over Phenices and Samaria, declaring
the conversation {conversion} of the Gentiles, and they brought great
joy unto all the brethren. When they were come to Ierusalem they were
received of the congregation and of the apostles and seniors. And
they declared what things God had done by them. Then arose there up
certain of the sect of the pharisees, which did believe saying that it
was needful to circumcise them and to enjoin them to keep the law of Moses.
The Apostles and seniors came together to reason of this matter.
When there was much disputing, Peter rose up and said unto them:
Ye men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago, God chose
among us that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the
gospell and believe.
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