Acts 15:10

Now therefore why do you test God, that you should put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

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Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

In Context

9and he made no distinction between us and them, making their hearts clean by faith.

11But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they were.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 7:12But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test Yahweh.”

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.

Galatians 4:1I am saying that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is owner of the entire estate.

Galatians 5:1For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not again be put under the control of a yoke of slavery.

Hebrews 9:9This was an illustration for the present time. Both the gifts and sacrifices that are now being offered are not able to perfect the worshiper's conscience.

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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