Acts 15:10
Now, therefore, why are ye proving God, that ye should put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which, neither our fathers, nor we, have been able to bear.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
9and made no distinction at all betwixt us and them, by their faith, purifying their hearts.
Cross References
Isaiah 7:12But Ahaz said,—I will not ask Nor will I put Yahweh to the proof.
Matthew 11:28Come unto me! all ye that toil and are burdened, and, I, will give you rest:
Galatians 4:1But I say:—for as long a time as, the heir, is an infant, he differeth, nothing, from a servant, though, lord of all,
Galatians 5:1With her freedom, Christ hath made you, free. Stand fast, therefore, and do not, again, with a yoke of servitude, be held fast!
Hebrews 9:9The which is a similitude for the present season, according to which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, perfect him that rendereth the divine service:—
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 →