Acts 15:24

Since we have heard that some, going out from among us, have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, to whom we gave no commandment,

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Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

In Context

23what was written by their own hands: “The Apostles and elders, brothers, to those who are at Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, brothers from the Gentiles, greetings.

25it pleased us, being assembled as one, to choose men and to send them to you, with our most beloved Barnabas and Paul:

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Cross References

Jeremiah 23:16Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not choose to listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you and deceive you. They speak a vision from their own heart, and not from the mouth of the Lord.

Acts 15:9And he distinguished nothing between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

Galatians 2:3But even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Gentile, was not compelled to be circumcised,

Galatians 5:10I have confidence in you, in the Lord, that you will accept nothing of the kind. However, he who disturbs you shall bear the judgment, whomever he may be.

Galatians 6:12For as many of you as they desire to please in the flesh, they compel to be circumcised, but only so that they might not suffer the persecution of the cross of Christ.

Titus 1:10For there are, indeed, many who are disobedient, who speak empty words, and who deceive, especially those who are of the circumcision.

Matthew Henry on Acts 15:23-36

Decision of the Council at Jerusalem; The Publication of the Decree. 22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which… Read the whole commentary →

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