Acts 15:14
Simeon hath related how God first visited the gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13And after they had done speaking, James answered, saying, Brethren, hearken to me.
15And with this agree the words of the Prophets, as it is written:
Cross References
Isaiah 55:11So shall my word be, that goeth forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me void; But it shall bring to pass that which is my pleasure, And it shall accomplish that for which I send it.
Luke 1:78through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us,
Acts 15:7And after much debate, Peter rose up and said to them, Brethren, ye know that a long time ago God made choice among you, that by my mouth the gentiles should hear the word of the glad tidings, and believe.
Romans 11:36For from him, and through him, and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen.
2 Peter 1:1Symeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God, and the Saviour 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 →