Acts 15:7
When 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.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
6Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider of this matter.
Cross References
Matthew 16:18And I tell thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
John 15:16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you that ye should go forth and bear fruit, and that your fruit should be permanent: that so whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Acts 1:24And joining in prayer, they said, Do thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, point out the one of these two which thou hast chosen,
Acts 4:25who by the mouth of David thy servant saidst, Why do the heathen so furiously rage, and the people meditate vain things?
Acts 10:5And now send men to Joppa, and inquire for Simon, who is surnamed Peter:
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 →