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Acts 15:13

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After they finished speaking, James responded, “Brothers, listen to me.

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Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of young James and Joseph), and Salome.

Peter motioned with his hand to quiet them down and told them how the Lord had taken him out of prison. He added, “Tell James and the other believers about this.” Then he left and went somewhere else.

Simon has explained how God first showed his concern by taking from non-Jewish people those who would honor his name.

Then Peter stood up with the eleven apostles. In a loud voice he said to them, “Men of Judea and everyone living in Jerusalem! You must understand this, so pay attention to what I say.

“Men of Israel, listen to what I say: Jesus from Nazareth was a man whom God brought to your attention. You know that through this man God worked miracles, did amazing things, and gave signs.

“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that our ancestor David died and was buried and that his tomb is here to this day.

The next day Paul went with us to visit James. All the spiritual leaders  were present.

“Brothers and fathers, listen as I now present my case to you.”

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God who reveals his glory appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia. This happened before Abraham lived in Haran.

I didn’t see any other apostle. I only saw James, the Lord’s brother.

He ate with people who were not Jewish until some men James had sent ⌞from Jerusalem⌟ arrived. Then Cephas drew back and would not associate with people who were not Jewish. He was afraid of those who insisted that circumcision was necessary.

James, Cephas, and John (who were recognized as the most important people) acknowledged that God had given me this special gift. So they shook hands with Barnabas and me, agreeing to be our partners. It was understood that we would work among the people who are not Jewish and they would work among Jewish people.

From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s faithful people  who have been scattered. Greetings.

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.




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