They sent this letter by their hand: “The apostles and the elders, your brothers, to the brothers and sisters of Gentile origin in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: greetings.
In context
21For from ancient generations Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city; he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath.” 22Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to choose men from among themselves and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers. 23They sent this letter by their hand: “The apostles and the elders, your brothers, to the brothers and sisters of Gentile origin in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: greetings. 24We have heard that some of our number, without any instruction from us, have unsettled you with their words and disturbed your minds. 25So we have agreed unanimously to choose men and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,