使徒行传 15:18-19 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:1-35

A great dissension or, the threshold of the Gentile Church, and the apostolic management of it. One subject knits together very firmly the contents of this paragraph. And the subject is one of the greatest importance. Its interest is all of the practical kind; and well had it been for the unconverted world had the Church through all these centuries abided by the suggested lessons that we have here. The one subject is the beginning of ecclesiastical dissension within the Church catholic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:6-21

The council at Jerusalem. The claim of the Judaizers is sharply and absolutely put. Circumcision is a necessity; the Law of Moses must be observed. The whole question is open, and the air is full of debate. I. DISCOURSE OF PETER . 1. The question whether the Mosaic Law is binding upon the heathen or no is referred by him to experience. This is the great guide of all. In no case may it be neglected. In every case recurrence to it as a whole will be found helpful. Now, at... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:12-35

A grave crisis in the kingdom of God: more lessons. After Peter's speech ( Acts 15:7-10 ) came the narration of facts by Barnabas and Paul, in which they laid stress on the Divine tokens of favor and support which they had received in the execution of their work ( Acts 15:12 ); and then James summed up the matter, evidently giving voice to the decision of the Church. We learn— I. THAT MEN OF DIVERGENT THOUGHT SHOULD STRIVE TO MEET ONE ANOTHER 'S VIEWS IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:18

Who maketh these things known, etc., for who doeth all these things (in Acts 15:17 of A.V.); known for known unto God are all his works, A.V. and T.R. Known from the beginning of the world . The above passage from Amos 9:11 , Amos 9:12 , is quoted, not very exactly, though with no change of sense, from the LXX ., where it ends with the words, "saith the Lord, who doeth all these things," as in the A.V. But the LXX . verse 17 differs widely from the present Hebrew text. For... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:19

Judgment for sentence, A.V. ( ἐγὼ κρίνω ) ; turn for are turned, A.V. this is explained by εἰδωλοθύτων , things offered to idols, though some apply the "pollutions" to all the things here mentioned, not the idols only. Later St. Paul somewhat enlarged the liberty of Gentile converts in respect to meats offered to idols (see 1 Corinthians 8:4-13 ; 1 Corinthians 10:25-28 ). What is strangled , etc. The things forbidden are all practices not looked upon as sins by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:18

Known unto God ... - See the notes on Acts 1:24. The meaning of this verse, in this connection, is this. God sees everything future; he knows what he will accomplish; he has a plan; all his works are so arranged in his mind that he sees everything distinctly and clearly. As he foretold these, it was a part of his plan; and as it was a part of his plan long since foretold, it should not be opposed and resisted by us. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:19

My sentence - Greek: I judge κρίνω krinō that is, I give my opinion. It is the usual language in which a judge delivers his opinion; but it does not imply here that James assumed authority to settle the case, but merely that he gave his opinion, or counsel.That we trouble not them - That we do not molest, disturb, or oppress them by imposing on them unnecessary fires and ceremonies. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:12-18

Acts 15:12-18. Then all the multitude kept silence Having nothing further to object to what had been advanced; and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul Who confirmed Peter’s reasoning, by declaring what miracles God had wrought among the Gentiles By their ministry; of which, the chief miracle was, that he had amply conferred the gifts of the Holy Spirit on the believing Gentiles, although they were uncircumcised. After they had done speaking, James, the son of Alpheus, one of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:19-21

Acts 15:19-21. Wherefore my sentence My judgment in this matter; is, that we trouble not With such observances as those now in question; them which from among the Gentiles The ignorant and idolatrous Gentiles; are turned unto God Are converted by divine grace to the knowledge and worship of the true God, and to obedience to his gospel. But that we write unto them, that they abstain from all things grossly scandalous, and particularly from pollutions of idols From every species of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 15:2-21

To Jerusalem to discuss the problem (15:2-21)The trouble created by the Judaisers had now spread to the farthermost parts of the church, so the matter needed to be settled quickly and decisively. Because the teaching came from Jerusalem, that was the place to discuss the matter. The church at Antioch therefore appointed Paul, Barnabas and other leaders to go to Jerusalem as its representatives. Along the way and after their arrival in Jerusalem, they reported on the widespread turning to God... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:6-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:12-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:12-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:19-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 15:2-21

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