Acts 15:24
Forasmuch as we heard, that some who went out from us troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying that ye must be circumcised and keep the law[15:24], to whom we gave no commandment;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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Acts 15:9and made no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Galatians 2:3But not even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised;
Galatians 5:10I have confidence toward you in the Lord, that ye will be no otherwise minded; but he that troubles you shall bear his judgment, whoever he may be.
Galatians 6:12As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, these constrain you to be circumcised; only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Titus 1:10For there are many unruly vain talkers and deceivers, chiefly they 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 →