Acts 15:28-29 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:22-29

Decision of the council at Jerusalem. This, the first council of the Church, is generally considered an example for all times. I. AN EXAMPLE OF CHRISTIAN PRUDENCE . 1. In the selection of emissaries. It had reference partly to the Churches, partly to Paul and Barnabas. The Churches were assured that the emissaries were not delivering their own private opinion, but the deliberate judgment of the Church. And the apostles had the legitimacy and purity of their office sealed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:28

It seemed good , etc. The formula is remarkable. It implies the consciousness on the part of the council that they had "the mind of the Spirit;" but how this mind of the Spirit was communicated we are not expressly told. There may have been some "revelation," similar to that recorded in Acts 13:2 ; Acts 10:19 ; Galatians 2:1 , etc. It is, however, generally understood as resting upon Christ's promise to be with his Church always. Hefele quotes Cyprian as writing to Pope Cornelius in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:28-29

Reasonable and unreasonable burdens. "To lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things." The precise nature of the things which the council thought essential to Christian standing and life are discussed in the Expository Portion of this Commentary, and materials for the introduction of our subject will be found in it. "The letter does not say why these things were necessary, and the term was probably chosen as covering alike the views of those who held, like the Pharisee... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:29

Things sacrificed for meats offered, A.V.; it shall be well with you for ye shall do well, A.V. The phrase εὗ πράσσειν means to" prosper," to "fare well" (comp. Ephesians 6:21 , "How I do"). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:28

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost - This is a strong and undoubted claim to inspiration. It was with special reference to the organization of the church that the Holy Spirit had been promised to them by the Lord Jesus, Matthew 18:18-20; John 14:26.No greater burden - To impose no greater restraints to enjoin no other observances. See the notes on Acts 15:10.Than these necessary things - Necessary:(1) In order to preserve the peace of the church.(2) To conciliate the minds of the Jewish... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:29

From meats offered to idols - This explains what is meant by “pollutions of idols,” Acts 15:20.Ye shall do well - You will do what ought to be done in regard to the subjects of dispute. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:28-29

Acts 15:28-29. For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and, consequently, to us This may include the decision which the Holy Spirit had given by his descent on Cornelius and his friends, but seems more directly to express the consciousness which this assembly had of being guided by his influences on their minds in the present determination. It cannot, however, be extended to any ecclesiastical councils that have not inspired apostles to preside, as this here had. To lay upon you no greater... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 15:22-35

Letter from Jerusalem (15:22-35)Acknowledging the wisdom of James’ suggestion, the Antioch representatives were pleased to take back with them two leading men from the Jerusalem church, Judas and Silas, to help create a better understanding between the Jewish and Gentile groups (22).The party also carried a letter from the Jerusalem meeting that expressed regret concerning the Judaisers’ trouble-making and encouraged the Gentiles to be considerate of their Jewish brothers. The letter was not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 15:28

the Holy Ghost . App-101 . us: i.e. the whole church (Acts 15:22 ). burden . Greek. baros. Occurs here, Mat 20:12 . 2 Corinthians 4:17 . Galatians 1:6 , Galatians 1:2 . 1 Thessalonians 2:6 . Revelation 2:24 . than = except. necessary = compulsory. Greek. epanankes. Only here. Circumcision therefore was not compulsory. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 15:29

meats offered to idols . Greek. eidolothutos. Occurs here, Acts 21:25 . 1Co 8:1 , 1 Corinthians 8:4 , 1Co 8:7 , 1 Corinthians 8:10 ; 1 Corinthians 10:19 , 1 Corinthians 10:28 . Revelation 2:14 , Revelation 2:20 . This explains what the pollutions (Acts 15:20 ) were. if ye keep = keeping carefully. Greek. diatereo. Only here and Luke 2:51 . Fare ye well . Literally be strong. Greek. ronnumi. Only here and Acts 23:30 . The usual way of ending a letter. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:22-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:28-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 15:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:28

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 15:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 15:28-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 15:22-35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 15:28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 15:29

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