And when they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.
And certain men coming down from Judea were teaching the brothers, "If you are not circumcised in the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Then having been dismissed, they came to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.
Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.
Therefore the churches were strengthened in the faith, and were growing in number each day.
Stand fast therefore in the freedom in which Christ has made us free, and do not be loaded down again with a yoke of bondage.
For we are the true circumcision, worshipping by the Spirit of God, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh,