Acts 15:10

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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 made no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

11But through the grace of our Lord Jesus, we believe that we are saved, in the same manner in which they are also.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Galatians 4:1But I say, so long as the heir is an infant, he differs not from a slave, being lord of all things,

Galatians 5:1Christ has set you free with freedom, Therefore stand, and be not again entangled with the yoke of bondage.

Hebrews 9:9which is a figure unto the present time, in which gifts and sacrifices are offered, not being able to make the worshiper perfect, as to his 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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