Acts 15:19

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

Modern
It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.
Traditional
Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
Literal
Therefore I judge not to trouble those from the Gentiles turning to God,
Latin
Propter quod ego judico non inquietari eos qui ex gentibus convertuntur ad Deum,

Original

Greek
English
It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Notes

Because God’s prophets had predicted the conversion and inclusion of the Gentiles, James argued that the Gentiles should be accepted as Gentiles, without requiring them to practice Judaism (15:1).

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.

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

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 James (Person) Jerusalem Council John Mark Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Silas 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 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 Titus: Compare