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Acts 15:7 KJV
Acts · chapter 15 · verse 7 · King James Version
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.Acts 15:7 · King James Version
Acts 15:7 in context
5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
6And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
7And 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.
8And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
9And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Key words (Strong's)
- disputingsyzētēsismutual questioning, disputation, discussionG4803 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- choiceeklegomaito pick out, choose, to pick or choose out for one's self, choosing one out of manyG1586 →
- PeterpetrosPeter = " a rock or a stone" , one of the twelve disciples of JesusG4074 →
- muchpolysmany, much, largeG4183 →
- saideiponto speak, sayG2036 →
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