Acts 15:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.”
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BSBPD
“So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“And there were gathered together the apostles and the elders, to see about this matter,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Acts 15:6 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
- Matthew 18:20For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
- Acts 6:2So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.
- Acts 15:4On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
- Acts 15:25So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
- Acts 21:18The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.
- Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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