Acts 15:10

Now therefore, why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

In Context

9And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

11But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, in like manner as they also.

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Cross References

Isaiah 7:12And Achaz said: I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord.

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.

Galatians 4:1Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

Galatians 5:1Stand fast, and be not held again under the yoke of bondage.

Hebrews 9:9Which is a parable of the time present: according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered, which can not, as to the conscience, make him perfect that serveth, only in meats and in drinks,

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 →

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