Acts 15:14
Simeon has declared how God first visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
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13And after they had finished, James answered, Brethren, listen to me:
15And with this the words of the prophets agree; as it is written,
Cross References
Luke 1:78Through the tender mercy of our God, the sunrise from on high will visit us,
Acts 15:7And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said to them, Brethren, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Romans 11:36For from him, and through him, and to him, are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who, through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ, have obtained the same precious faith as ours:
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 →