Acts 15:10

Now then, why do you put God to the test by putting a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Revised King James 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

9And he made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

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

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Cross References

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

Galatians 4:1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a servant, though he is owner of all;

Galatians 5:1It is for liberty that Christ has made us free. Therefore, stand fast and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Hebrews 9:9Which is a symbol for the present age, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshipper perfect in 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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