Acts 15:10
Now therefore why do ye tempt God, by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
9and made no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Cross References
Matthew 11:28Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
Galatians 4:1NOW I say, as long as the heir is a child, he differs in nothing from a servant though he is lord of all;
Galatians 5:1STAND fast, therefore, in the liberty with which Christ made us free, and be not again entangled with the yoke of bondage.
Hebrews 9:9which is a figure for the time present, under which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, unable as to the conscience to perfect the worshiper;
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 →