Acts 15:20-29

20but that we should write them a letter telling them to abstain from things defiled by idols and from sexual immorality and from what has been strangled and from blood.

21For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every town from ancient times, because he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

22Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.

23They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!

24Since we have heard that some have gone out from among us with no orders from us and have confused you, upsetting your minds by what they said,

25we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,

26who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

27Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas who will tell you these things themselves in person.

28For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:

29that you abstain from meat that has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what has been strangled and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from doing these things, you will do well. Farewell.