Acts 15:6
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
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Referenced Verses
- Acts 15:25 : 25 it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
- Acts 21:18 : 18 The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.
- Heb 13:7 : 7 Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
- Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
- Prov 15:22 : 22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
- Matt 18:20 : 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them."
- Acts 6:2 : 2 The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.
- Acts 15:4 : 4 When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
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- Acts 15:1-55 verses80%
1 Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can't be saved."
2 Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
3 They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.
4 When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
5 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."
- Acts 15:7-82 verses77%
7 When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.
8 God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us.
- Acts 15:22-254 verses76%
22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
23 They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.
24 Because we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, 'You must be circumcised and keep the law,' to whom we gave no commandment;
25 it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
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15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
- Acts 11:1-44 verses74%
1 Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
2 When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,
3 saying, "You went in to uncircumcised men, and ate with them!"
4 But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,
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30 So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.
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4 As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
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28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
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12 They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, and brought him in to the council,
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19 "Therefore my judgment is that we don't trouble those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,
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15 In these days, Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said,
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30 which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
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22 What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.
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6 whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
- Acts 4:5-62 verses71%
5 It happened in the morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
6 Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.
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18 The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.
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30 The apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus, and they told him all things, whatever they had done, and whatever they had taught.
- Acts 8:14-152 verses70%
14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
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27 When they had arrived, and had gathered the assembly together, they reported all the things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations.
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27 When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,
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8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
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22 The report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem. They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,
- Acts 6:1-33 verses70%
1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
2 The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.
3 Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
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23 When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
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19 But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,
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27 As he talked with him, he went in and found many gathered together.
- Acts 5:34-352 verses69%
34 But one stood up in the council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, honored by all the people, and commanded to put the apostles out for a little while.
35 He said to them, "You men of Israel, be careful concerning these men, what you are about to do.
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4 But the multitude of the city was divided. Part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
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13 After they were silent, James answered, "Brothers, listen to me.
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15 about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.
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12 For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he drew back and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
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21 When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
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29 But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.
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1 Then came certain of the elders of Israel to me, and sat before me.