Acts 15:20 nasb — but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is str…

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"but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood."

— Acts 15:20, NASB

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Acts 15 — Context

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SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,'

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SAYS THE LORD, WHO MAKES THESE THINGS KNOWN FROM LONG AGO.

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"Therefore it is my judgment that we do not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles,

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but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood.

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"For Moses from ancient generations has in every city those who preach him, since he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath."

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Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren,

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and they sent this letter by them, "The apostles and the brethren who are elders, to the brethren in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia who are from the Gentiles, greetings.

Acts 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:20 say?
Acts 15:20 in the NASB reads: “but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood.”
Where is Acts 15:20 in the Bible?
Acts 15:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 20.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 15:20.
What translation should I read Acts 15:20 in?
Acts 15:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 15:20?
Acts 15:20 reads (NASB): “but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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