The Dispute over Circumcision 2 TNT And when ther was rysen dissencion and disputinge not a litle vnto Paul and Barnabas agaynst them. They determined that Paul and Barnabas and certayne other of them shuld ascende to Ierusalem vnto the Apostles and elders aboute this question. BSB BSB: And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
3 TNT And after they were brought on their waye by the congregacion they passed over Phenices and Samaria declarynge the conuersion of the getyls and they brought great ioye vnto all the brethren. BSB BSB: Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
4 TNT And when they were come to Ierusalem they were receaved of the congregacion and of the Apostles and elders. And they declared what thinges God had done by them. BSB BSB: On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
The Council at Jerusalem (Amos 9:11–15; Galatians 2:1–10)
5 TNT Then arose ther vp certayne that were of the secte of the Pharises and dyd beleve sayinge that it was nedfull to circucise them and to enioyne the to kepe the lawe of Moses. BSB BSB: But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”
6 TNT And the Apostles and elders came to geder to reason of this matter. BSB BSB: So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.
7 TNT And when ther was moche disputinge Peter rose vp and sayde vnto them: Ye men and brethren ye knowe how that a good whyle agoo God chose amonge vs that the getyls by my mouth shuld heare the worde of the gospell and beleve. BSB BSB: After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.
8 TNT And God which knoweth the herte bare them witnes and gave vnto them the holy goost even as he dyd vnto vs BSB BSB: And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.
9 TNT and he put no difference bitwene them and vs but with fayth purified their hertes. BSB BSB: He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
10 TNT Now therfore why tempte ye God that ye wolde put a yoke on the disciples neckes which nether oure fathers nor we were able to beare. BSB BSB: Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?
11 TNT But we beleve that thorowe the grace of the Lorde Iesu Christ we shalbe saved as they doo. BSB BSB: On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
12 TNT Then all the multitude was peased and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul which tolde what signes and wondres God had shewed amonge the gentyls by them. BSB BSB: The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
14 TNT Simeon tolde how God at the begynnynge dyd visit the gentyls and receaved of them people vnto his name. BSB BSB: Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.
15 TNT And to this agreith the wordes of the Prophetes as it is written. BSB BSB: The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:
16 TNT After this I will returne and wyll bylde agayne the tabernacle of David which is fallen doune and that which is fallen in dekey of it will I bilde agayne and I will set it vp BSB BSB: ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,
17 TNT that the residue of men might seke after the Lorde and also the gentyls vpo whom my name is named saith the Lorde which doth all these thinges: BSB BSB: so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things
18 TNT knowne vnto God are all his workes from the begynninge of the worlde. BSB BSB: that have been known for ages.’
20 TNT but that we write vnto them that they abstayne them selves from filthynes of ymages from fornicacion from straglyd and from bloude. BSB BSB: Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.
The Letter to the Gentile Believers 22 TNT Then pleased it the Apostles and elders with the whole congregacion to sende chosyn men of their owne company to Antioche with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Iudas called also Barsabas and Silas which were chefe men amonge the brethren BSB BSB: Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
23 TNT and gave them lettres in their hondes after this maner. The Apostles elders and brethren send gretynges vnto the brethren which are of the gentyls in Antioche Siria and Celicia. BSB BSB: and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
24 TNT For as moche as we have hearde that certayne which departed from vs have troubled you with wordes and combred youre myndes sayinge: Ye must be circumcised and kepe the lawe to whom we gave no soche commaundement. BSB BSB: It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.
25 TNT It semed therfore to vs a good thinge when we were come to gedder with one accorde to sende chosyn men vnto you with oure beloved Barnabas and Paul BSB BSB: So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
26 TNT men that have ieoperded their lyves for the name of oure Lorde Iesus Christ. BSB BSB: men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27 TNT We have sent therfore Iudas and Sylas which shall also tell you the same thinges by mouth. BSB BSB: Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
29 TNT that ye abstayne from thinges offered to ymages from bloud from strangled and fornicacion. From which yf ye kepe youre selves ye shall do well. So fare ye well. BSB BSB: You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.
The Believers at Antioch Rejoice 30 TNT When they were departed they came to Antioche and gaddred the multitude togeder and delyvered the pistle. BSB BSB: So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.
31 TNT When they had redde it they reioysed of that consolacion. BSB BSB: When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.
32 TNT And Iudas and Sylas beinge prophetes exhorted the brethren with moche preachynge and strengthed them. BSB BSB: Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
33 TNT And after they had taryed there a space they were let goo in peace of the brethren vnto the Apostles. BSB BSB: After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
34 TNT Not with stondynge it pleasyd Sylas to abyde there still. BSB BSB: Not in the BSB
35 TNT Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioche teachynge and preachynge the worde of the Lorde with other many. BSB BSB: But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Begins (Acts 13:1–3; Acts 18:23–28)
36 TNT But after a certayne space Paul sayde vnto Barnabas: Let vs goo agayne and visite oure brethren in every cite where we have shewed the worde of the Lorde and se how they do. BSB BSB: Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”
37 TNT And Barnabas gave counsell to take with them Iohn called also Marke. BSB BSB: Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
38 TNT But Paul thought it not mete to take him vnto their company whiche departed from them at Pamphylia and went not with them to the worke. BSB BSB: But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.
39 TNT And the dissencion was so sharpe bitwene them that they departed a sunder one from the other: so that Barnabas toke Marke and sayled vnto Cypers. BSB BSB: Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
40 TNT And Paul chose Sylas and departed delyvered of the brethren vnto the grace of god. BSB BSB: but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
41 TNT And he went thorowe all Cyria and Cilicia stablisshynge the congregacions. BSB BSB: And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
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