Acts 15:7

“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.”

"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." - Acts 15:7
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What does Acts 15:7 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 15:7 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "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…

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The Power of Divine Choice: Embracing the Gospel's Universal Call

In Acts 15:7, we encounter a pivotal moment in the early church, one fraught with tension yet brimming with the power of God’s purpose. The verse states: "And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while…

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Heavenly Father, We come before Thee in humble adoration, grateful for the opportunity to gather in Thy presence and seek Thy divine wisdom. We reflect on the powerful words recorded in Acts 15:7, where Peter said, ‘And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said…

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Acts 15:7 - "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."
Acts 7:15 - "So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,"
1 Kings 15:7 - "Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam."
"So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers," - Acts 7:15
Acts 15:15 - "And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,"
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Acts 15:34 - "Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still."
Acts 14:7 - "And there they preached the gospel."
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2 Kings 15:15 - "And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."
Acts 15:31 - "Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation."
Acts 15:6 - "¶ And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter."
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Acts 2:15 - "For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day."
Acts 15:41 - "And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches."
"Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam." - 1 Kings 15:7
Acts 7:47 - "But Solomon built him an house."
Acts 15:9 - "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."
Acts 15:37 - "And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark."
Acts 7:1 - "Then said the high priest, Are these things so?"
Acts 19:7 - "And all the men were about twelve."
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