(19)Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. (20)But as the disciples stood around him, he arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with Barnabas for Derbe. (21)And after preaching the gospel in that city, and bringing many to become disciples, they returned to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch; (22)strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven. (23)Then appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. (24)Then passing through Pisidia, they came unto Pamphylia. (25)And having spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia: (26)and thence sailed for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of God for the service which they had performed. (27)So when they arrived they called the church together, and related what great things God had done by them, and that he had opened to the heathen the door of faith. (28)And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples. CHAP. XV. AND certain persons coming down from Judea taught the brethren, That if ye are not circumcised according to the ordinances of Moses, ye cannot be saved. (2)There being therefore no small contention and dispute maintained by Paul and Barnabas against them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of their body, should go up to the apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem, for the decision of this question. (3)They therefore being sent on their way by the church, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren. (4)Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were cordially received by the church, and the apostles and presbyters, and they related how great things God had done by them. (5)But up rose some of the pharisaical sect, who professed the faith, insisting, That it was necessary to circumcise them, and to enjoin them to observe the law of Moses. (6)Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider of this matter. (7)When after much dispute, Peter arose, and said unto them,