Acts 15:26

men who have given up their lives in behalf of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In Context

25It seemed good unto us, coming to be of one accord, that we should choose men and send them unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,—

27We have sent, therefore, Judas and Silas, who also, themselves, by word of mouth, can tell you the same things.

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Cross References

Judges 5:18Zebulun—a people that scorned their souls unto death; and, Naphtali,—upon the heights of the field.

Acts 13:50But, the Jews, urged on the devout women of the higher class, and the chief men of the city, and roused up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas,—and thrust them out from their bounds.

1 Corinthians 15:30Why also are, we, running into peril every hour?

Philippians 2:29Be giving him welcome, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy; and, such as he, in honour, be holding,—

Matthew Henry on Acts 15:23-36

Decision of the Council at Jerusalem; The Publication of the Decree. 22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which… Read the whole commentary →

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