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Acts 15:20

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but that we write to them that they abstain from the pollution of idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood.

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Jerusalem was the center of the apostolic council, while Antioch in Syria was the mixed Jewish-Gentile church receiving its decision. Judea, Phoenicia, Samaria, Cilicia, Cyprus, and Pamphylia mark regions connected with the mission and dispute over Gentile believers, underscoring the council’s concern for church unity and holy conduct.

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Acts 15:20 mentions Antioch, Cilicia, Cyprus, Jerusalem, Judea, Pamphylia, Phoenicia, Samaria and Syria.

Antioch · Volkan Hatem
Cilicia · Volker Höhfeld
Cyprus · Deensel
Jerusalem · Godot13

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