THE OUTCOME OF THE JERUSALEM LETTER

30 So they were sent off and went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter. 31 When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. 32 Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters and strengthened them with a long message.a 33 After spending some time there, they were sent back in peaceb by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them.A,* 35 But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord.c