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Acts 15:24

Since we have heard that certain men, whom we did not authorize, have gone out from us and troubled you with their words, unsettling your minds by saying that you must be circumcised and keep the law,

Text-Critical English NT

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

23and to send with them this letter they had written: “The apostles, elders, and brothers, to the Gentile brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

25it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to send you men chosen from among us, along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

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Cross References

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

Galatians 2:3But not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he is a Greek.

Galatians 5:10I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other mindset. But the one who is troubling you will bear his judgment, whoever he may be.

Galatians 6:12It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who compel you to be circumcised, but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Titus 1:10For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision faction.

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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