After concluding that circumcision is not required for non-Jews, James, the leader of the [[Council of Jerusalem]] says:
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15:19 “Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God, 15:20 but that we should write them a letter telling them to
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# 15:21 For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every town from ancient times, because he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
