Acts 15:17
so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does all these things.’
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
18Known for ages to God are all His works.
Cross References
Genesis 48:16the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”
Numbers 6:27So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Psalms 22:26The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
Isaiah 11:10On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
Isaiah 24:15Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.
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 →