And when they had read it, they were gladdened by this consolation.
And certain ones, descending from Judea, were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
Now therefore, why do you tempt God to impose a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?
And so, having been dismissed, they went down to Antioch. And gathering the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.
But Judas and Silas, being also prophets themselves, consoled the brothers with many words, and they were strengthened.
And certainly, the Churches were being strengthened in faith and were increasing in number every day.
Stand firm, and do not be willing to be again held by the yoke of servitude.
For we are the circumcised, we who serve God in the Spirit and who glory in Christ Jesus, having no confidence in the flesh.