Acts 15:19 - Forerunner Commentary

Acts 15:19

17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord,
Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name,
Says the¹ Lord who does all these things.’

18 ¹“Known to God from eternity are all His works.

19 Therefore ^aI judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who ^bare turning to God,

20 but that we ^awrite to them to abstain ^bfrom things polluted by idols, ^cfrom sexual immorality, ^dfrom things strangled, and from blood.

21 For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, ^abeing read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

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22 Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named ^aBarsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

Verse Comparison: Acts 15:19

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American Standard Version
Wherefore my judgment is, that we trouble not them that from among the Gentiles turn to God;

Amplified® Bible
Therefore it is my opinion that we should not put obstacles in the way of {and} annoy {and} disturb those of the Gentiles who turn to God,

Contemporary English Version
And so, my friends, I don't think we should place burdens on the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Darby English Version
Wherefore *I* judge, not to trouble those who from the nations turn to God;

Good News Bible
"It is my opinion," James went on, "that we should not trouble the Gentiles who are turning to God.

International Standard Version
Therefore, I have decided that we should not trouble these gentiles who are turning to God.

King James Version
Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:

New American Standard Bible
"Therefore it is my judgment that we do not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles,

New International Version
"It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

New King James Version
Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Therefore I make the judgment that we do not trouble those who turn to God from among the Gentiles,

Young's Literal Translation
wherefore I judge: not to trouble those who from the nations do turn back to God,

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