¹⁵ and consider that ^(A)the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you,

The Jerusalem Decree

²² Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named ^(A)Barsabas,^[a] and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

² Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that ^(A)Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.

^14 (A)These all continued with one ^[a]accord in prayer ^[b]and supplication, with ^(B)the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with ^(C)His brothers.

³ it seemed good to me also, having ^[a]had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, ^(A)most excellent Theophilus,

¹⁶ no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the ^(A)flesh and in the Lord.

⁹ with ^(A)Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.

Final Greetings^(A)

^7 (B)Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

A Gracious Greeting

²¹ But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, ^(A)Tychicus, a beloved brother and ^(B)faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;