Acts 15:10

"Now then, why are you tempting God by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?

Montgomery New Testament

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

9"and he made no distinction between us and them, in cleansing their hearts by faith.

11"On the contrary we believe that it is by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ that we and they shall be saved."

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Cross References

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

Galatians 4:1What I mean is this. As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no respect from a slave, though he be the owner of the whole inheritance;

Galatians 5:1stand firm then, and do not be again entangled in a yoke of bondage.

Hebrews 9:9This is a parable, for the present time, according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered that are not able, as far as conscience is concerned, to perfect the worshiper;

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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