5 Then certain of the heresy of the Pharisees arose, who believed, and said that the Gentiles should be circumcised, and commanded to keep the law of Moses.

6 The apostles and elders gathered together to consider this matter.

7 And after a long deliberation, Peter arose, and said unto them, Men, brethren! you know that God from the first days chose me from among us, that out of my mouth the Gentiles might hear the word of the Gospel and believe;

8 And God, the Knower of the Heart, gave them a testimony, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as unto us;

9 and made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.

10 Why then do you now tempt God, desiring to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we could bear?

E-11 But we believe that by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they are.

12 Then all the congregation fell silent, and listened to Barnabas and Paul, who told what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.

13 And after they had ceased speaking, Jacob began to speak, and said, "Men, brethren! Listen to this.

14 Simon explained how God first looked upon the Gentiles, that He might make them a people in His name.

15 And the words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written,

16 Then I will return, and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which is fallen, and that which is destroyed in it, I will rebuild it, and I will mend it,

17 that the rest of men, and all the nations among whom my name shall be proclaimed, may seek the Lord, saith the Lord, who does all these things.

18 All his works are known to God from eternity.