Acts 15:28

Translations

Modern

It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

Traditional

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Literal

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no further burden except these necessary things:

Latin

Visum est enim Spiritui Sancto et nobis nihil ultra imponere vobis oneris quam hæc necessaria:

Original

Greek

English

It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

Notes

Acts 15:22–29

The Jerusalem church selected two leaders to report its decision. They carried a letter from the apostles and elders in Jerusalem that explained the terms of the agreement.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Circumcision Circumcision in the New Testament The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Jerusalem Councilc. AD 46
Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46

Related verses

Revelation 2:24
But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you
John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
Matthew 11:30
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
1 Corinthians 14:37
If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
1 Corinthians 7:40
In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
Acts 15:19
It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.
Acts 5:32
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
Acts 15:8
And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
Acts 15:25
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Matthew 23:4
They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Communication Jerusalem Council Judaizers Judas Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Silas Strangling Syria, Syrians Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Decrees of Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Circumcision: Abrogated Council: Apostolic Decrees: from the Congregation in Jerusalem Doctrines: Guidelines Set Forth from the Leaders in Jerusalem Elder in the Christian Church Epistles: from the Congregation at Jerusalem to the Gentiles Gentiles: Conversion of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Barsabas|: A Christian Sent to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Silas: (The Short Form of the Name): Sent to Paul, in Antioch (Of Syria), from Jerusalem the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Directs the Decisions of the Church Titus: Compare Vampires What we Should Not Eat

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