Acts 15:21

For from generations of old, Moses has had those who preach him in every city, because he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.

In Context

20but that we should write to them, telling them to abstain from things defiled by idols, from fornication, from what has been strangled, and from blood.

22Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, together with the whole church, to send men chosen from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, leading men among the brothers,

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Cross References

Luke 4:16When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom, and stood up to read.

Acts 13:27Since those who dwell in Jerusalem, along with their rulers, failed to recognize this man and the voices of the prophets that are read every Sabbath, they fulfilled their words by condemning him.

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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