Acts 15 Parallel Bible

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1	But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”	Some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers: “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved!”	And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.	Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
2	And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question.	But after Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, the church arranged for Paul and Barnabas and some others of them to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this controversy.	When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.	And after Paul and Barnabas had a heated argument and debate with them, the brothers determined that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this issue.
3	So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.	When they had been sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, explaining in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they created great joy among all the brothers.	And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.	Therefore, after being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers and sisters.
4	When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.	When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.	And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.	When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
5	But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses.”	But some of the believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to command them to keep the law of Moses!”	But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.	But some of the sect of the Pharisees who had believed stood up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to direct them to keep the Law of Moses.”
6	The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter.	Then the apostles and the elders assembled to consider this matter.	And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.	The apostles and the elders came together to look into this matter.
7	And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.	After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them: “Brothers, you are aware that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe.	And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.	After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.
8	And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us,	And God, who knows the heart, testified to them by giving the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us.	And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;	And God, who knows the heart, testified to them giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us;
9	and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.	He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.	And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.	and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
10	Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?	Now then, why are you testing God by putting a yoke on the disciples’ necks that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear?	Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?	Since this is the case, why are you putting God to the test by placing upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?
11	But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”	On the contrary, we believe we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus in the same way they are.”	But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.	But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.”
12	And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.	Then the whole assembly fell silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describing all the signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.	Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.	All the people kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles.
13	After they finished speaking, James replied, “Brothers, listen to me.	After they stopped speaking, James responded: “Brothers, listen to me!	And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:	After they stopped speaking, James responded, saying, “Brothers, listen to me.
14	Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name.	Simeon has reported how God first intervened to take from the Gentiles a people for His name.	Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.	Simeon has described how God first concerned Himself about taking a people for His name from among the Gentiles.
15	And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written,	And the words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:	And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,	The words of the Prophets agree with this, just as it is written:
16	“‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it,	After these things I will return and rebuild David’s fallen tent. I will rebuild its ruins and set it up again,	After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:	‘AFTER THESE THINGS I will return, AND I WILL REBUILD THE FALLEN TABERNACLE OF DAVID, AND I WILL REBUILD ITS RUINS, AND I WILL RESTORE IT,
17	that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things	so the rest of humanity may seek the Lord— even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, declares the Lord who does these things,	That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.	SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’
18	known from of old.’	known from long ago.	Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.	SAYS THE LORD, WHO MAKES THESE THINGS known from long ago.
19	Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God,	Therefore, in my judgment, we should not cause difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God,	Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:	Therefore, it is my judgment that we do not cause trouble for those from the Gentiles who are turning to God,
20	but should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what has been strangled, and from blood.	but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood.	But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.	but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols, from acts of sexual immorality, from what has been strangled, and from blood.
21	For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues.”	For since ancient times, Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city, and every Sabbath day he is read aloud in the synagogues.”	For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.	For from ancient generations Moses has those who preach him in every city, since he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
22	Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers,	Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers.	Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:	Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers,
23	with the following letter: “The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greetings.	They wrote this letter to be delivered by them: From the apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.	And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:	and they sent this letter with them: “The apostles and the brothers who are elders, to the brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia who are from the Gentiles: Greetings.
24	Since we have heard that some persons have gone out from us and troubled you with words, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no instructions,	Because we have heard that some without our authorization went out from us and troubled you with their words and unsettled your hearts,	Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:	Since we have heard that some of our number to whom we gave no instruction have confused you by their teaching, upsetting your souls,
25	it has seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,	we have unanimously decided to select men and send them to you along with our dearly loved Barnabas and Paul,	It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,	it seemed good to us, having become of one mind, to select men to send to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
26	men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.	who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.	Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.	men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27	We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who themselves will tell you the same things by word of mouth.	Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, who will personally report the same things by word of mouth.	We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.	Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who themselves will also report the same things by word of mouth.
28	For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these requirements:	For it was the Holy Spirit’s decision—and ours—to put no greater burden on you than these necessary things:	For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;	For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these essentials:
29	that you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.”	that you abstain from food offered to idols, from blood, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. You will do well if you keep yourselves from these things. Farewell.	That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.	that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from acts of sexual immorality; if you keep yourselves free from such things, you will do well. Farewell.”
30	So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter.	Then, being sent off, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter.	So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:	So when they were sent away, they went down to Antioch; and after gathering the congregation together, they delivered the letter.
31	And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.	When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.	Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.	When they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.
32	And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.	Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and strengthened them with a long message.	And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.	Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers and sisters with a lengthy message.
33	And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.	After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.	And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.	After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers and sisters in peace to those who had sent them out.
34			Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
35	But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.	But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the message of the Lord.	Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.	But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
36	And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”	After some time had passed, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit the brothers in every town where we have preached the message of the Lord and see how they’re doing.”	And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.	After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return and visit the brothers and sisters in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”
37	Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.	Barnabas wanted to take along John Mark.	And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.	Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.
38	But Paul thought best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.	But Paul did not think it appropriate to take along this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.	But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.	But Paul was of the opinion that they should not take along with them this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.
39	And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus,	There was such a sharp disagreement that they parted company, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed off to Cyprus.	And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;	Now it turned into such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
40	but Paul chose Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.	Then Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers.	And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.	But Paul chose Silas, and left after being entrusted by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
41	And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.	He traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.	And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.	And he was traveling through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
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