Acts 15:1
American King James And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brothers, and said, Except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved.
American Standard Version And certain men came down from Judaea and taught the brethren, `saying', Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
King James And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
World English Bible Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can’t be saved.”
Acts 15:2
American King James When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
American Standard Version And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and questioning with them, `the brethren' appointed that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
King James When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
World English Bible Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul, Barnabas, and some others of them to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 15:3
American King James And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy to all the brothers.
American Standard Version They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
King James And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 15:4
American King James And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
American Standard Version And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
King James And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
World English Bible When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done with them.
Acts 15:5
American King James 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 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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 15:6
American King James And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
American Standard Version And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.
King James And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
World English Bible The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
Acts 15:7
American King James And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said to them, Men and brothers, you know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
American Standard Version And when there had been much questioning, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Brethren, ye know that a good while ago God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
King James And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 15:8
American King James And God, which knows the hearts, bore them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did to us;
American Standard Version And God, who knoweth the heart, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as he did unto us;
King James And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
World English Bible God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us.
Acts 15:9
American King James And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
American Standard Version and he made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
King James And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
World English Bible He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
Acts 15:10
American King James Now therefore why tempt you God, to put a yoke on the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
American Standard Version Now therefore why make ye trial of God, that ye should put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
King James Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
World English Bible Now therefore why do you tempt God, that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Acts 15:11
American King James But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
American Standard Version But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in like manner as they.
King James But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
World English Bible But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are.”
Acts 15:12
American King James Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles by them.
American Standard Version And all the multitude kept silence; and they hearkened unto Barnabas and Paul rehearsing what signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles through them.
King James Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
World English Bible All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them.
Acts 15:13
American King James And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brothers, listen to me:
American Standard Version And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, hearken unto me:
King James And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
World English Bible After they were silent, James answered, “Brothers, listen to me.
Acts 15:14
American King James Simeon has declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
American Standard Version Symeon hath rehearsed how first God visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
King James Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
World English Bible Simeon has reported how God first visited the nations to take out of them a people for his name.
Acts 15:15
American King James And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
American Standard Version And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
King James And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
World English Bible This agrees with the words of the prophets. As it is written,
Acts 15:16
American King James After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
American Standard Version After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up:
King James After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
World English Bible ‘After these things I will return. I will again build the tabernacle of David, which has fallen. I will again build its ruins. I will set it up
Acts 15:17
American King James That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, on whom my name is called, said the Lord, who does all these things.
American Standard Version That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,
King James That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
World English Bible that the rest of men may seek after the Lord: all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who does all these things.’
Acts 15:18
American King James Known to God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
American Standard Version Saith the Lord, who maketh these things known from of old.
King James Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
World English Bible “All of God’s works are known to him from eternity.
Acts 15:19
American King James Why my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
American Standard Version Wherefore my judgment is, that we trouble not them that from among the Gentiles turn to God;
King James Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
World English Bible Therefore my judgment is that we don’t trouble those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,
Acts 15:20
American King James But that we write to them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
American Standard Version but that we write unto them, that they abstain from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from what is strangled, and from blood.
King James But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
World English Bible but that we write to them that they abstain from the pollution of idols, from sexual immorality, from what is strangled, and from blood.
Acts 15:21
American King James For Moses of old time has in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
American Standard Version For Moses from generations of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath.
King James For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
World English Bible For Moses from generations of old has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
Acts 15:22
American King James Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brothers:
American Standard Version Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; `namely', Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
King James Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
World English Bible 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.
Acts 15:23
American King James And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brothers send greeting to the brothers which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia.
American Standard Version and they wrote `thus' by them, The apostles and the elders, brethren, unto the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting:
King James And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 15:24
American King James For as much as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, You must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
American Standard Version Forasmuch as we have heard that certain who went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls; to whom we gave no commandment;
King James Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
World English Bible 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;
Acts 15:25
American King James It seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
American Standard Version it seemed good unto us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
King James It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
World English Bible 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 15:26
American King James Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
King James Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
World English Bible men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 15:27
American King James We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
American Standard Version We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also shall tell you the same things by word of mouth.
King James We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
World English Bible We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.
Acts 15:28
American King James For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay on you no greater burden than these necessary things;
American Standard Version For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:
King James For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
World English Bible For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
Acts 15:29
American King James That you abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if you keep yourselves, you shall do well. Fare you well.
American Standard Version that ye abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which if ye keep yourselves, it shall be well with you. Fare ye well.
King James That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
World English Bible that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell.”
Acts 15:30
American King James So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter:
American Standard Version So they, when they were dismissed, came down to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle.
King James So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
World English Bible So, when they were sent off, they came to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.
Acts 15:31
American King James Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
American Standard Version And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.
King James Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
World English Bible When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.
Acts 15:32
American King James And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words, and confirmed them.
American Standard Version And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
King James And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
World English Bible Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them.
Acts 15:33
American King James And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brothers to the apostles.
American Standard Version And after they had spent some time `there', they were dismissed in peace from the brethren unto those that had sent them forth.
King James And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
World English Bible After they had spent some time there, they were dismissed in peace from the brothers to the apostles.
Acts 15:34
American King James Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
American Standard Version `But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there.'
King James Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
World English Bible []
Acts 15:35
American King James Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
American Standard Version But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
King James Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
World English Bible But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
Acts 15:36
American King James And some days after Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brothers in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do.
American Standard Version And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, `and see' how they fare.
King James And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do.
World English Bible After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return now and visit our brothers in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”
Acts 15:37
American King James And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
American Standard Version And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.
King James And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
World English Bible Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.
Acts 15:38
American King James But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
American Standard Version But Paul thought not good to take with them him who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
King James But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
World English Bible But Paul didn’t think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and didn’t go with them to do the work.
Acts 15:39
American King James And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus;
American Standard Version And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus;
King James And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
World English Bible Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus,
Acts 15:40
American King James And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brothers to the grace of God.
American Standard Version but Paul choose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.
King James And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
World English Bible but Paul chose Silas and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.
Acts 15:41
American King James And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
American Standard Version And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
King James And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
World English Bible He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the assemblies.