Acts 15:28

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no further burden than these essentials:

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In The King James Version

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

In Context

27Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, who will tell you the same things in their own words.

29You must abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, from blood, from what has been strangled, and from fornication. If you keep yourselves from these things, you will do well. Farewell.”

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Cross References

Matthew 23:4They bind burdens that are heavy and hard to bear and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

Acts 5:32Concerning these things we are his witnesses, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Acts 15:19Therefore my judgment is that we should not create difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God,

1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins, I do not have a command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has been shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 14:37If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are commandments of the Lord.

1 Peter 1:12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to catch a glimpse of these things.

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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