Acts 15:10

Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?

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In The King James Version

Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

In Context

9He made no distinction between them and us, when he purified their hearts by their faith.

11No, it is through the loving kindness of the Lord Jesus that we, just as they do, believe that we have been saved.”

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who toil and are burdened, and I will give you rest!

Galatians 4:1My point is this – as long as the heir is under age, there is no difference between him and a slave, though he is master of the whole estate.

Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.

Hebrews 9:9For that was only a type, to continue down to the present time; and, in keeping with it, both gifts and sacrifices are offered, though incapable of satisfying the conscience of the worshiper;

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 →

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