Acts 15:14
Simeon narrated how at first God visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
13And after they were silent, James answered, saying: Men, brethren, hearken to me.
15And with this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written:
Cross References
Luke 1:78through the tender mercies of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high visited us,
Acts 15:7And when there had been much discussion, Peter arose, and said to them: Men, brethren, ye know that a long time ago God made choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the glad tidings and believe.
Romans 11:36For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things; to him be the glory forever. Amen.
2 Peter 1:1SIMON PETER, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and 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 →