10. So now why are you testing God? You are putting a heavy load around the necks of the non-Jewish brothers. It is a load that neither we nor our fathers were able to carry.
11. But we believe that we and they too will be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus!”
12. Then the whole group became quiet. They listened to Paul and Barnabas speak. Paul and Barnabas told about all the miracles and signs that God did through them among the non-Jewish people.
13. After they finished speaking, James spoke. He said, “Brothers, listen to me.
14. Simon has told us how God showed his love for the non-Jewish people. For the first time he has accepted them and made them his people.
15. The words of the prophets agree with this too:
16. ‘After these things I will return.The kingdom of David is like a fallen tent.But I will rebuild it.And I will again build its ruins.And I will set it up.
17. Then those people who are left alive may ask the Lord for help.And all people from other nations may worship me,says the Lord.And he will make it happen.
18. And these things have been known for a long time.’ Amos 9:11-12
19. “So I think we should not bother the non-Jewish brothers who have turned to God.