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Paul and Barnabas had a massive disagreement and argument with them, so it was decided to go up to Jerusalem to settle the question.<ref>Acts 15:2</ref> | Paul and Barnabas had a massive disagreement and argument with them, so it was decided to go up to Jerusalem to settle the question.<ref>Acts 15:2</ref> | ||
The apostles and elders met to consider the matter. Peter said, " | The apostles and elders met to consider the matter. Peter said, | ||
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"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. | |||
"And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; | |||
"And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. | |||
"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? | |||
"But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."<ref>Acts 15:7-11.</ref> | |||
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Peter evidently was aware of the pain, [[Circumcision risks| complications and other risks]] that are a part of circumcision. | |||
It was then decided that James should write a letter to the Gentile believers. | |||
==Letter to the Gentiles== | |||
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