11. No! We believe we are saved through the grace of our Lord Jesus. Those who aren't Jews are saved in the same way."
12. Everyone became quiet as they listened to Barnabas and Paul. They were telling about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done through them among non-Jews.
13. When they finished, James spoke up. "Brothers," he said, "listen to me.
14. Simon Peter has explained to us how God first showed his concern for those who aren't Jews. He chose some of them to be his very own people.
15. The prophets' words agree with that. They say,
16. " 'After this I will return and rebuild David's fallen tent. I will rebuild what was destroyed. I will make it what it used to be.