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1 Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also received the word of God.
2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, the men of circumcision contended against him,
3 saying, Thou went in to uncircumcised men, having also eaten with them.
4 But when Peter began, he expounded to them in order, saying,
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, a certain container descending, as a great sheet being lowered from heaven by four corners, and it came as far as to me,
6 having gazed at which, I was examining. And I saw the four footed things of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the creeping things, and the birds of the sky.
7 And I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, kill and eat.
8 But I said, Not so, Lord, because nothing profane or unclean has ever entered into my mouth.
9 But a voice answered me for a second time out of heaven, What God has cleansed, thou shall not make profane.
10 And this happened thrice, and all were drawn up again into heaven.
11 And behold, immediately three men stood at the house in which I was, who were sent from Caesarea to me.
12 And the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house.
13 And he informed us how he saw the heavenly agent in his house, who stood and said to him, Send forth men to Joppa, and summon Simon, the man surnamed Peter,
14 who will speak sayings to thee, by which thou will be saved, thou and all thy house.
15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as also on us at the beginning.
16 And I remembered the saying of Lord, how he said, John indeed immersed in water, but ye will be immersed in Holy Spirit.
17 If then God gave to them the identical gift as also to us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, but what power was I to hinder God?
18 And when they heard these things, they relaxed and glorified God, saying, Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.
19 Indeed therefore those who were scattered abroad from the persecution that occurred against Stephen passed through as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none except Jews only.
20 And some of them were men, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, having come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching good-news, the Lord Jesus.
21 And the hand of Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
22 And the word about them was heard in the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they dispatched Barnabas to pass through as far as Antioch,
23 who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.
24 Because he was a good man, and full of Holy Spirit and of faith. And a considerable multitude was added to the Lord.
25 And Barnabus departed to Tarsus to seek Saul,
26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass a whole year for them to be assembled in the congregation, and to teach a considerable multitude, and to call the disciples Christians, first at Antioch.
27 Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
28 And one of them named Agabus, after standing up, signified by the Spirit there was going be a great famine in the whole world, which also happened under Claudius Caesar.
29 And the disciples, as any man prospered, determined, each of them regarding aid, to send to the brothers who dwell in Judea,
30 which also they did, having sent it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
A Conservative Version (ACV)
A Conservative Version (ACV) of the Bible is a translation that aims to provide a conservative and literal interpretation of the biblical texts. Developed with a focus on maintaining fidelity to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts, the ACV emphasizes a word-for-word translation methodology. The goal is to preserve the subtleties and nuances of the original languages as accurately as possible. This approach results in a version of the Bible that seeks to remain true to the text's original meaning and context, appealing to readers who prioritize precision and doctrinal integrity.
The text of the Old Testament for A Conservative Version (ACV) came from the American Standard Version published in 1901. The main changes done for the ACV were the replacement of archaic words with more modern ones, except for the old English pronouns, which were kept because they are more communicative. The New Testament was translated from, The New Testament in the Original Greek According to the Byzantine-Majority Text form. That edition was compiled by Maurice A. Robinson and William G. Pierpont, and is of the Textus Receptus tradition from which came the King James Version.
The ACV was created in response to what its translators saw as a trend toward more liberal or dynamic-equivalence translations that prioritize readability over literal accuracy. The translators aimed to produce a text that adheres closely to the original languages, even if this makes the translation more challenging for contemporary readers. This reflects their belief in the importance of preserving the exact words and phrases used in the original scriptures. The ACV also employs traditional theological terminology and phrasing, avoiding modern slang and colloquial expressions in favor of language that conveys the gravity and solemnity of the biblical message.
While the ACV has found appreciation among conservative circles, it has faced criticism for its perceived rigidity and difficulty. Critics argue that its strict adherence to a word-for-word translation can make the text less readable and accessible, potentially alienating readers unfamiliar with the original languages or who prefer a more fluid translation. Despite these criticisms, the ACV remains a valued translation for those who prioritize a conservative and literal approach to Bible interpretation, supporting their doctrinal views with a text they believe closely reflects the original scriptures.