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Acts 15:13

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When they finished speaking, James said, “My brothers, listen to me.

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Peter made a sign with his hand to tell them to be quiet. He explained to them how the Lord led him out of the jail. He said, “Tell James and the other brothers what happened.” Then he left and went to another place.

Greetings from James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s people who are scattered all over the world.

This is what happened: When Peter first came to Antioch, he ate and associated with the non-Jewish people. But when some Jewish men came from James, Peter separated himself from the non-Jews. He stopped eating with them, because he was afraid of the Jews who believe that all non-Jewish people must be circumcised.

James, Peter, and John seemed to be the leaders. And they saw that God had given me this special gift of ministry, so they accepted Barnabas and me. They said to us, “We agree that you should go to those who are not Jews, and we will go to the Jews.”

My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Keep control of your anger.

I met no other apostles—only James, the brother of the Lord.

Paul said, “My brothers and fathers, listen to me! I will make my defense to you.”

The next day Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were there.

Stephen answered, “My Jewish fathers and brothers, listen to me. Our great and glorious God appeared to Abraham, our ancestor, when he was in Mesopotamia. This was before he lived in Haran.

“My brothers, I can tell you for sure about David, our great ancestor. He died, was buried, and his tomb is still here with us today.

“My fellow Israelites, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you. He proved it by the miracles, wonders, and miraculous signs he did through Jesus. You all saw these things, so you know this is true.

Then Peter stood up with the other eleven apostles. He spoke loudly so that all the people could hear. He said, “My Jewish brothers and all of you who live in Jerusalem, listen to me. I will tell you something you need to know. Listen carefully.

Some women were standing away from the cross, watching. Among these women were Mary Magdalene, Salome, and Mary the mother of James and Joses. (James was her youngest son.)

Simon Peter has told us how God showed his love for the non-Jewish people. For the first time, God accepted them and made them his people.




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