Acts 15:14
Simeon hath declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take from among them a people for his name.
Webster Bible
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In Context
13And after they held their peace, James answered, saying, Men, brethren, hearken to me.
15And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Cross References
Isaiah 55:11So shall my word be that proceedeth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
Luke 1:78Through the tender mercy of our God; by which the day-spring from on high hath visited us,
Acts 15:7And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose and said to them, Men, brethren, ye know 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.
Romans 11:36For from him, and by him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ:
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 →