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Then the apostles and elders, along with the entire Church, decided to select representatives from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. These were Judas, known as Barsabbas, and Silas, both prominent leaders among the brothers.

They brought with them the following letter:

“Greetings from the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the believers of non-Jewish descent in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.

We have heard that some individuals from among us have worried you with their discussions and disturbed your peace of mind. They were not appointed by us.

But now, it seems right to us, in an assembly, to choose representatives and to send them to you, along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

who have dedicated their lives to serving our Lord Jesus Christ.

We are sending you, then, Judas and Silas, who will personally convey these instructions to you.

We, with the Holy Spirit, have decided not to impose any burdens on you except what is essential:

You are to abstain from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from prohibited marriages. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.

After saying goodbye, the messengers went to Antioch, where they gathered the community and handed them the letter.

When they read the message, everyone was excited about the encouragement it provided.