Acts 15:28
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no further burden except these necessary things;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who will themselves also by word tell you the same things.
Cross References
Matthew 23:4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders, but will not move them with their finger.
Acts 5:32And we are his witnesses of these things, and the Holy Spirit also, which God gave to those who obey him.
Acts 15:19Wherefore my judgment is, that we trouble not those who from among the Gentiles are turning to God;
1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
1 Corinthians 14:37If any one thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandments.
1 Peter 1:12to whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you they were ministering them, which now have been announced to you, through those who brought you the good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
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 →