Acts 15:14
Simon hath fully related, how at first God graciously looked upon the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
13Now when they ceased speaking, James replied, saying, Men and brethren, hear me:
15And in accord with this are the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Cross References
Luke 1:78through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high,
Acts 15:7When after much dispute, Peter arose, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know that a considerable time ago God chose among us, by my mouth, that the Gentiles should hear the gospel-word, and believe.
Romans 11:36Because by him, and through him, and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Peter 1:1SIMON Peter, the servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained with us the same precious faith by the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:
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 →