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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul and Barnabas are now in Jerusalem to meet with the apostles and elders there.
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# General Information:
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Here the word "them" refers to non-Jewish believers who were not circumcised and did not keep the Old Testament laws of God.
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# But certain men
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Here Luke contrasts those who believe that salvation is only in Jesus to others who believe salvation is by Jesus yet also believe that circumcision is required for salvation.
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# to keep the law of Moses
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"to obey the law of Moses"
# to consider this matter
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The church leaders decided to discuss whether or not Gentiles needed to be circumcised and obey the Law of Moses in order for God to save them from their sins.
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/pharisee]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/apostle]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/elder]]