Acts 15:24

As we had heard that some of our number had upset you by their assertions, and unsettled your minds — without instructions from us —

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

In Context

23They were bearers of the following letter — ‘The Apostles, and the Brothers who are the Officers of the Church, send their greetings to the Brethren of Gentile birth in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.

25We met and decided to choose certain men and send them to you with our dear brothers Barnabas and Paul,

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Cross References

Acts 15:9He made no distinction between them and us, when he purified their hearts by their faith.

Galatians 2:3Yet even my companion, Titus, though a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised.

Galatians 5:10I, through my union with the Lord, am persuaded that you will learn to think with me. But the man who is disturbing your minds will have to bear his punishment, whoever he may be.

Galatians 6:12Those who wish to appear to advantage in regard to outward observances are the very people who are trying to compel you to be circumcised; and they do it only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Jesus, the Christ.

Titus 1:10There are, indeed, many unruly persons — great talkers who deceive themselves, principally converts from Judaism,

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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