As a sharp dispute and controversy sprang up between them and Paul and Barnabas, it was arranged that Paul and Barnabas, along with some others of their number, should go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem about this question.

The apostles and the presbyters met to investigate this question,

But as these are merely questions of words and persons and your own Law, you can attend to them for yourselves. I decline to adjudicate upon matters like that."

All this is beyond question. So you should keep calm and do nothing reckless.

The questions at issue referred to their own religion and to a certain Jesus who had died. Paul said he was alive.

for you are well acquainted with all Jewish customs and questions. Pray listen to me then with patience.