Acts 15:9-11,19

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 15:9-11,19

9He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
10Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?
11On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
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19It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.
— Acts 15:9-11,19

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