21. They should do these things, because for a long time in every city the law of Moses has been taught. And it is still read in the synagogue every Sabbath day.”
22. The apostles, the elders, and the whole church decided to send some of their men with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. They chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas, who were respected by the believers.
23. They sent the following letter with them:From the apostles and elders, your brothers.To all the non-Jewish believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:Greetings!
24. We have heard that some of our group have come to you and said things that trouble and upset you. But we did not tell them to do this.
25. We have all agreed to choose some messengers and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul—
26. people who have given their lives to serve our Lord Jesus Christ.