Galatians 2:9

9And recognizing the grace [that God had] bestowed on me, James and Cephas (Peter) and John, who were reputed to be pillars [of the Jerusalem church], gave to me and Barnabas the 2:9 A solemn act of partnership signifying acceptance, agreement and trust.right hand of fellowship, so that we could go to the Gentiles [with their blessing] and they to the circumcised (Jews).