Acts 15:8-9

“And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.”

"And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith." - Acts 15:8-9
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What does Acts 15:8-9 mean?

Acts 15:8-9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith." This passage comes from the book of…

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Unity in Christ: A Reflection on Acts 15:8-9

In the unfolding narrative of the early Church, the account found in Acts 15:8-9 offers a profound revelation about the nature of God’s grace and the unity that believers share in Christ. The passage states: "And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the…

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A Prayer for Unity and Purity of Heart

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humble reverence and awe of Your wondrous deeds. We reflect on the truth revealed in Acts 15:8-9, which reminds us of Your deep knowledge of our hearts and Your unconditional love for all Your creation. "And God, which knoweth the…

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Acts 15:8-9 - "And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith."
Acts 15:9 - "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."
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Acts 8:15 - "Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:"
Acts 15:8 - "And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;"
"And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith." - Acts 15:9
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Acts 9:15 - "But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:"
Acts 8:9 - "But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:"
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