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Acts 15

Acts 15:14

The Council at Jerusalem · Acts 15:5–21
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Translations

Modern
Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.
Traditional
Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
Literal
Simeon related how God first visited to take out of the Gentiles a people for His name.
Latin
Simon narravit quemadmodum primum Deus visitavit sumere ex gentibus populum nomini suo.

Original

Greek
English
Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.

Notes

Acts 15:14

Simon: This was Peter's original name (see Matthew 16:17–19).

Acts 15:13–19

James, the brother of Jesus, said that the turning of the Gentiles (non-Jewish people) to God agreed with Scripture. He strongly argued that it was against God’s will to place extra rules on Gentiles who wanted to join God’s people.

Acts 15:4–21

The first council of the church met to resolve the dispute concerning Gentiles and circumcision (15:1–2).

Events

Parallels

Amos 9:11–15 Galatians 2:1–10

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers of Jesus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Circumcision Elder History of Israel Jerusalem Council John Mark Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Peter, the Apostle Silas Simeon (Person) Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Circumcision: Abrogated Council: Apostolic Doctrines: Guidelines Set Forth from the Leaders in Jerusalem Elder in the Christian Church Gentiles: Conversion of Gentiles: First Special Introduction of the Gospel To James: An Apostle: Addresses the Gathering at Jerusalem in Favor of Liberty for the Gentile Converts Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Simeon: Name Given to Peter Titus: Compare