Acts 15:9

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

Modern
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Traditional
And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Literal
And He made no distinction between both us and them, having purified their hearts by faith.
Latin
…et nihil discrevit inter nos et illos, fide purificans corda eorum.

Original

Greek
English
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Notes

Peter recalled his experience in Cornelius's household (chapter 10). He argued that God had accepted the Gentiles without circumcision by giving them the Holy Spirit. The grace of the Lord Jesus was available to people from all nations.

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 Baptism of the Spirit Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Circumcision Elder Gospel Jerusalem Council Judaizers Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Nations Peter, the Apostle Silas Spirit of God Titus (Person)

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Dissension Within the Congregation of Bigotry in Regard to Circumcision 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 Faith in Christ Faith: Through It Is: Sanctification Gentiles: Conversion of Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Law: Temporary Peter: Advocates the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in the Hearing of the Apostles and Elders Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Respect of Persons: God Does not Have Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Heart: Faith, the Means of Purifying The Jews: Gentiles Made One With, Under the Gospel Titus: Compare