1 E NTONCES algunos que venían de Judea enseñaban á los hermanos: Que si no os circuncidáis conforme al rito de Moisés, no podéis ser salvos.

But some men came down from Judea and were instructing the brethren, Unless you are circumcised in accordance with the Mosaic custom, you cannot be saved.

2 A sí que, suscitada una disensión y contienda no pequeña á Pablo y á Bernabé contra ellos, determinaron que subiesen Pablo y Bernabé á Jerusalem, y algunos otros de ellos, á los apóstoles y á los ancianos, sobre esta cuestión.

And when Paul and Barnabas had no small disagreement and discussion with them, it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some of the others of their number should go up to Jerusalem with the apostles (special messengers) and the elders about this matter.

3 E llos, pues, habiendo sido acompañados de la iglesia, pasaron por la Fenicia y Samaria, contando la conversión de los Gentiles; y daban gran gozo á todos los hermanos.

So, being fitted out and sent on their way by the church, they went through both Phoenicia and Samaria telling of the conversion of the Gentiles (the heathen), and they caused great rejoicing among all the brethren.

4 Y llegados á Jerusalem, fueron recibidos de la iglesia y de los apóstoles y de los ancianos: y refirieron todas las cosas que Dios había hecho con ellos.

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were heartily welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they told them all that God had accomplished through them.

5 M as algunos de la secta de los Fariseos, que habían creído, se levantaron, diciendo: Que es menester circuncidarlos, y mandarles que guarden la ley de Moisés.

But some who believed '> acknowledged Jesus as their Savior and devoted themselves to Him] belonged to the sect of the Pharisees, and they rose up and said, It is necessary to circumcise and to charge them to obey the Law of Moses.

6 Y se juntaron los apóstoles y los ancianos para conocer de este negocio.

The apostles and the elders were assembled together to look into and consider this matter.

7 Y habiendo habido grande contienda, levantándose Pedro, les dijo: Varones hermanos, vosotros sabéis cómo ya hace algún tiempo que Dios escogió que los Gentiles oyesen por mi boca la palabra del evangelio, y creyesen.

And after there had been a long debate, Peter got up and said to them, Brethren, you know that quite a while ago God made a choice or selection from among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the message of the Gospel '> attainment through Christ of salvation in the kingdom of God] and believe (credit and place their confidence in it).

8 Y Dios, que conoce los corazones, les dió testimonio, dándoles el Espíritu Santo también como á nosotros;

And God, Who is acquainted with and understands the heart, bore witness to them, giving them the Holy Spirit as He also did to us;

9 Y ninguna diferencia hizo entre nosotros y ellos, purificando con la fe sus corazones.

And He made no difference between us and them, but cleansed their hearts by faith ( by a strong and welcome conviction that Jesus is the Messiah, through Whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God).

10 A hora pues, ¿por qué tentáis á Dios, poniendo sobre la cerviz de los discípulos yugo, que ni nuestros padres ni nosotros hemos podido llevar?

Now then, why do you try to test God by putting a yoke on the necks of the disciples, such as neither our forefathers nor we were able to endure?

11 A ntes por la gracia del Señor Jesús creemos que seremos salvos, como también ellos.

But we believe that we are saved through the grace (the undeserved favor and mercy) of the Lord Jesus, just as they.

12 E ntonces toda la multitud calló, y oyeron á Bernabé y á Pablo, que contaban cuán grandes maravillas y señales Dios había hecho por ellos entre los Gentiles.

Then the whole assembly remained silent, and they listened as Barnabas and Paul rehearsed what signs and wonders God had performed through them among the Gentiles.

13 Y después que hubieron callado, Jacobo respondió, diciendo: Varones hermanos, oidme:

When they had finished talking, James replied, Brethren, listen to me.

14 S imón ha contado cómo Dios primero visitó á los Gentiles, para tomar de ellos pueblo para su nombre;

Simeon has rehearsed how God first visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people His name.

15 Y con esto concuerdan las palabras de los profetas, como está escrito:

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

16 D espués de esto volveré Y restauraré la habitación de David, que estaba caída; Y repararé sus ruinas, Y la volveré á levantar;

After this I will come back, and will rebuild the house of David, which has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will set it up again,

17 P ara que el resto de los hombres busque al Señor, Y todos los Gentiles, sobre los cuales es llamado mi nombre, Dice el Señor, que hace todas estas cosas.

So that the rest of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles upon whom My name has been invoked,

18 C onocidas son á Dios desde el siglo todas sus obras.

Says the Lord, Who has been making these things known from the beginning of the world.

19 P or lo cual yo juzgo, que los que de los Gentiles se convierten á Dios, no han de ser inquietados;

Therefore it is my opinion that we should not put obstacles in the way of and annoy and disturb those of the Gentiles who turn to God,

20 S ino escribirles que se aparten de las contaminaciones de los ídolos, y de fornicación, y de ahogado, y de sangre.

But we should send word to them in writing to abstain from and avoid anything that has been polluted by being offered to idols, and all sexual impurity, and that have been strangled, and blood.

21 P orque Moisés desde los tiempos antiguos tiene en cada ciudad quien le predique en las sinagogas, donde es leído cada sábado.

For from ancient generations Moses has had his preachers in every town, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues.

22 E ntonces pareció bien á los apóstoles y á los ancianos, con toda la iglesia, elegir varones de ellos, y enviarlos á Antioquía con Pablo y Bernabé: á Judas que tenía por sobrenombre Barsabas, y á Silas, varones principales entre los hermanos;

Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, resolved to select men from among their number and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, and sent them.

23 Y escribir por mano de ellos: Los apóstoles y los ancianos y los hermanos, á los hermanos de los Gentiles que están en Antioquía, y en Siria, y en Cilicia, salud:

With the following letter: The brethren, both the apostles and the elders, to the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greetings:

24 P or cuanto hemos oído que algunos que han salido de nosotros, os han inquietado con palabras, trastornando vuestras almas, mandando circuncidaros y guardar la ley, á los cuales no mandamos;

As we have heard that some persons from our number have disturbed you with their teaching, unsettling your minds and throwing you into confusion, although we gave them no express orders or instructions,

25 N os ha parecido, congregados en uno, elegir varones, y enviarlos á vosotros con nuestros amados Bernabé y Pablo,

It has been resolved by us in assembly to select men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

26 H ombres que han expuesto sus vidas por el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

Men who have hazarded their lives for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.

27 A sí que, enviamos á Judas y á Silas, los cuales también por palabra os harán saber lo mismo.

So we have sent Judas and Silas, who themselves will bring you the same message by word of mouth.

28 Q ue ha parecido bien al Espíritu Santo, y á nosotros, no imponeros ninguna carga más que estas cosas necesarias:

For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to lay upon you any greater burden than these indispensable requirements:

29 Q ue os abstengáis de cosas sacrificadas á ídolos, y de sangre, y de ahogado, y de fornicación; de las cuales cosas si os guardareis, bien haréis. Pasadlo bien.

That you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from that have been strangled and from sexual impurity. If you keep yourselves from these things, you will do well. Farewell!

30 E llos entonces enviados, descendieron á Antioquía; y juntando la multitud, dieron la carta.

So when were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and having assembled the congregation, they delivered the letter.

31 L a cual, como leyeron, fueron gozosos de la consolación.

And when they read it, the people rejoiced at the consolation and encouragement.

32 J udas también y Silas, como ellos también eran profetas, consolaron y confirmaron á los hermanos con abundancia de palabra.

And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets (inspired interpreters of the will and purposes of God), urged and warned and consoled and encouraged the brethren with many words and strengthened them.

33 Y pasando allí algún tiempo, fueron enviados de los hermanos á los apóstoles en paz.

And after spending some time there, they were sent back by the brethren with peace to those who had sent them.

34 M as á Silas pareció bien el quedarse allí.

However, Silas decided to stay on there.

35 Y Pablo y Bernabé se estaban en Antioquía, enseñando la palabra del Señor y anunciando el evangelio con otros muchos.

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch and with many others also continued teaching and proclaiming the good news, the Word of the Lord '> attainment through Christ of eternal salvation in God’s kingdom].

36 Y después de algunos días, Pablo dijo á Bernabé: Volvamos á visitar á los hermanos por todas las ciudades en las cuales hemos anunciado la palabra del Señor, cómo están.

And after some time Paul said to Barnabas, Come, let us go back and again visit and help and minister to the brethren in every town where we made known the message of the Lord, and see how they are getting along.

37 Y Bernabé quería que tomasen consigo á Juan, el que tenía por sobrenombre Marcos;

Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.

38 M as á Pablo no le parecía bien llevar consigo al que se había apartado de ellos desde Pamphylia, y no había ido con ellos á la obra.

But Paul did not think it best to have along with them the one who had quit and deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

39 Y hubo tal contención entre ellos, que se apartaron el uno del otro; y Bernabé tomando á Marcos, navegó á Cipro.

And there followed a sharp disagreement between them, so that they separated from each other, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.

40 Y Pablo escogiendo á Silas, partió encomendado de los hermanos á la gracia del Señor.

But Paul selected Silas and set out, being commended by the brethren to the grace (the favor and mercy) of the Lord.

41 Y anduvo la Siria y la Cilicia, confirmando á las iglesias.

And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, establishing and strengthening the churches.