Acts 15:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But some believers from the sect of the Pharisees stood up and declared, "It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses."

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But there arose certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    But 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} there rose up{G1817} certain{G5100} of{G575} the sect{G139} of{G575} the Pharisees{G5330} who{G3754} believed,{G4100} saying,{G3004} It is needful to{G1163} circumcise{G4059} them,{G846} and{G5037} to charge them to keep{G5083} the law{G3551} of Moses.{G3475}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} there rose up{G1817}{(G5627)} certain{G5100} of{G575} the sect{G139} of the Pharisees{G5330} which believed{G4100}{(G5761)}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, That{G3754} it was needful{G1163}{(G5748)} to circumcise{G4059}{(G5721)} them{G846}, and{G5037} to command{G3853}{(G5721)} them to keep{G5083}{(G5721)} the law{G3551} of Moses{G3475}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Then arose ther vp certayne that were of the secte of the Pharises and dyd beleve sayinge that it was nedfull to circucise them and to enioyne the to kepe ye lawe of Moses.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then rose there vp certayne of the secte of ye Pharises (which beleued) and sayde: They must be circumcysed and comaunded, to kepe the lawe of Moses.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But said they, certaine of the sect of the Pharises, which did beleeue, rose vp, saying, that it was needefull to circumcise them, and to commaunde them to keepe the lawe of Moses.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then rose vp certayne of the sect of the pharisees, which dyd beleue, saying that it was needefull to circumcise the, and to commaunde to kepe the lawe of Moyses.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    But 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and there rose up certain of those of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying -- `It behoveth to circumcise them, to command them also to keep the law of Moses.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is needful to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is needful to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But some of the Pharisees, who were of the faith, got up and said, It is necessary for these to have circumcision and to keep the law of Moses.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But some from the religious party of the Pharisees who had believed stood up and said,“It is necessary to circumcise the Gentiles and to order them to observe the law of Moses.”

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 15:1 : 1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
  • Acts 15:24 : 24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions,
  • Acts 21:20 : 20 When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to him, 'You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.'
  • Acts 24:5 : 5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
  • Acts 26:5-6 : 5 They have known me for a long time, and if they are willing, they can testify that I lived according to the strictest sect of our religion as a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand here on trial because of the hope in the promise God made to our ancestors.
  • Gal 5:1-3 : 1 For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2 Listen! I, Paul, say to you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 Again I declare to every man who allows himself to be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.
  • Phil 3:5-8 : 5 Circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss because of Christ. 8 Indeed, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them garbage, in order that I may gain Christ,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 15:1-4
    4 verses
    81%

    1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."

    2 So after much dissension and debate with Paul and Barnabas, the brothers decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some others should go up to Jerusalem to consult the apostles and elders about this question.

    3 Having been sent on their way by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

    4 When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, along with the apostles and elders, and they reported all that God had done through them.

  • Acts 15:6-7
    2 verses
    79%

    6 The apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter.

    7 After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God chose me among you so that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.

  • Acts 15:24-25
    2 verses
    75%

    24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions,

    25 It seemed good to us, being in agreement, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  • Acts 21:20-25
    6 verses
    73%

    20 When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to him, 'You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.'

    21 'They have been informed that you teach all the Jews living among the Gentiles to turn away from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or follow our customs.'

    22 What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

    23 So do what we tell you: There are four men with us who have made a vow.

    24 Take these men, join in their purification rites, and pay their expenses so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth to these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.

    25 As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.

  • Acts 15:28
    71%

    28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you except these necessary things:

  • Acts 11:2-3
    2 verses
    71%

    2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision group began to argue with him,

    3 saying, 'You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.'

  • Acts 5:33-35
    3 verses
    71%

    33 When they heard this, they were infuriated and wanted to kill them.

    34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered the apostles to be put outside for a short time.

    35 Then he said to them, 'Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men.'

  • Matt 15:1
    71%

    1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,

  • Acts 16:3-4
    2 verses
    71%

    3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he had him circumcised because of the Jews who lived in those areas, as they all knew his father was a Greek.

    4 As they traveled from city to city, they shared the decisions that had been made by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem, instructing the believers to follow them.

  • Phil 3:5
    70%

    5 Circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

  • Acts 15:19
    69%

    19 Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who are turning to God.

  • Acts 15:21
    69%

    21 For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city from ancient generations, being read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.

  • Acts 4:15
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    15 After ordering them to leave the council, they conferred among themselves.

  • Gal 5:3
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    3 Again I declare to every man who allows himself to be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

  • Gal 6:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12 Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones compelling you to be circumcised—only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

    13 For even those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your flesh.

  • Acts 4:4-5
    2 verses
    69%

    4 But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

    5 The next day, the rulers, the elders, and the scribes gathered together in Jerusalem.

  • Acts 5:29
    69%

    29 But Peter and the apostles replied, 'We must obey God rather than men.'

  • Acts 13:15
    69%

    15 After the reading of the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, 'Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, speak.'

  • Acts 15:10
    69%

    10 Now then, why are you testing God by placing a yoke on the necks of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

  • Gal 2:12
    68%

    12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group.

  • John 7:22
    68%

    22 Because of this, Moses gave you circumcision (not that it comes from Moses, but from the fathers), and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath.

  • Mark 7:1
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    1 The Pharisees and some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, gathered around Him.

  • Acts 5:27
    68%

    27 Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.

  • Acts 10:45
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    45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,

  • Acts 5:21
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    21 At daybreak, they entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.

  • Luke 6:2
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    2 Some of the Pharisees said to them, "Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"

  • Acts 25:15
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    15 When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.

  • Acts 5:40
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    40 They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.

  • Gen 34:15
    67%

    15 However, we will agree to you on one condition: if you become like us by every male among you being circumcised.

  • Acts 16:21
    67%

    21 'They are advocating customs that are not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice.'

  • Gal 2:9
    67%

    9 And recognizing the grace given to me, James, Cephas, and John, who were esteemed as pillars, gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, so that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

  • Gal 2:14
    67%

    14 But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'

  • John 12:20
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    20 Now some Greeks were among those who went up to worship at the festival.

  • 1 Cor 7:19
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    19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what matters.