Acts 15:14

Simon has described the manner in which God first visited the Gentiles, in order to take from among them a people to bear his name.

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In The King James Version

Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.

In Context

13After they had finished speaking, James addressed the Council. “Friends,” he began, “hear what I have to say.

15And that is in harmony with the words of the prophets, where they say –

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Cross References

Luke 1:78through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn will break on us from heaven,

Acts 15:7After much discussion, Peter rose and said: “You, my friends, know well that long ago God singled me out – that through my lips the Gentiles should hear the message of the good news, and become believers in Christ.

Romans 11:36For all things are from him, through him, and for him. And to him be all glory for ever and ever! Amen.

2 Peter 1:1To those to whom, through the justice of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, there has been granted faith equally privileged with our own, from Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of 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 →

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