Acts 15:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

They had talked it over for a long time, when Peter got up and said: My friends, you know that God decided long ago to let me be the one from your group to preach the good news to the Gentiles. God did this so they would hear and obey him.

Cross References

Acts 15:2

This caused trouble, and Paul and Barnabas argued with them about this teaching. So it was decided to send Paul and Barnabas and a few others to Jerusalem to discuss this problem with the apostles and the church leaders.

Acts 20:24

But I don't care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work the Lord Jesus gave me to do. And this work is to tell the good news about God's gift of undeserved grace.

Acts 10:20

Hurry down and go with them. Don't worry, I sent them.”

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

Acts 15:39

Paul and Barnabas argued, then each of them went his own way. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,

Acts 13:2

While they were worshiping the Lord and going without eating, the Holy Spirit told them, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul to do the work for which I have chosen them.”

Acts 9:15

The Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen him to tell foreigners, kings, and the people of Israel about me.

Acts 4:25

And by the Holy Spirit you spoke to our ancestor David. He was your servant, and you told him to say: “Why are all the Gentiles so furious? Why do people make foolish plans?

Acts 3:18

But God had his prophets tell that his Messiah would suffer, and now he has kept this promise.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen

Acts 1:16

He said: My friends, long ago by the power of the Holy Spirit, David said something about Judas, and what he said has now happened. Judas was one of us and had worked with us, but he brought the mob to arrest Jesus.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

John 3:27

John replied: No one can do anything unless God in heaven allows it.

Jeremiah 1:9

The Lord reached out his hand, then he touched my mouth and said, “I am giving you the words to say,

Exodus 4:12

Now go! When you speak, I will be with you and give you the words to say.”

Acts 10:19

While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, “Three men are here looking for you.

Acts 15:14

Simon Peter has told how God first came to the Gentiles and made some of them his own people.

Acts 21:16

Some of the followers from Caesarea went with us and took us to stay in the home of Mnason. He was from Cyprus and had been a follower from the beginning.