Acts 15:14
Simon has explained in what manner God first visited, so as to take from the Gentiles a people to his name.
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13And after they had been silent, James responded by saying: “Noble brothers, listen to me.
15And the words of the Prophets are in agreement with this, just as it was written:
Cross References
Isaiah 55:11so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it.
Luke 1:78through the heart of the mercy of our God, by which, descending from on high, he has visited us,
Acts 15:7And after a great contention had taken place, Peter rose up and said to them: “Noble brothers, you know that, in recent days, God has chosen from among us, by my mouth, Gentiles to hear the word of the Gospel and to believe.
Romans 11:36For from him, and through him, and in him are all things. To him is glory, for all eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been allotted an equal faith with us in the justice of our God and in our Savior Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry on Acts 15:7-22
The Council at Jerusalem. 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by… Read the whole commentary →