Acts 15:24

As we had heard that some of our number had upset you by their assertions, and unsettled your minds – without instructions from us –

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In The King James Version

Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

In Context

23They were bearers of the following letter – ‘The apostles, and the followers who are the church elders, send their greetings to the followers of the Lord of Gentile birth in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.

25We met and decided to choose certain men and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,

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Cross References

Acts 15:9He made no distinction between them and us, when he purified their hearts by their faith.

Galatians 2:3Yet even my companion, Titus, though a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised.

Galatians 5:10I, through my union with the Lord, am persuaded that you will learn to think with me. But the man who is disturbing your minds will have to bear his punishment, whoever he may be.

Galatians 6:12The people who are trying to compel you to be circumcised are the people who wish to appear to advantage in regard to outward observances. They do it only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Jesus, the Christ

Titus 1:10For there are many undisciplined persons who lead others astray with their nonsense, especially those of the group advocating the necessity of circumcision.

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 →

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