Acts 15:28
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to place no greater burden upon you than these necessary things:
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27So we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also confirm these things by word of mouth.
Cross References
Matthew 23:4For they package loads that are heavy and hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of the people; but they themselves do not want to move them with one of their fingers.
Acts 5:32And we are witnesses to these statements about Him, as also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those obeying Him.”
Acts 15:19Therefore I judge that we should not create difficulty for those who are turning to God from among the ethnic nations,
1 Corinthians 7:25Now about the virgins I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 14:37If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things I write to you are the Lord's commands.
1 Peter 1:12It was revealed to them that they were not ministering these things to themselves, but to you; which things have now been announced to you by those who proclaimed the gospel to you, with the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things that angels really 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 →