Acts 15:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Now why are you trying to make God angry by placing a heavy burden on these followers? This burden was too heavy for us or our ancestors.

Cross References

Exodus 17:2

The people started complaining to Moses, “Give us some water!” Moses replied, “Why are you complaining to me and trying to put the LORD to the test?”

Isaiah 7:12

“No, LORD,” Ahaz answered. “I won't test you!”

Matthew 23:4

They pile heavy burdens on people's shoulders and won't lift a finger to help.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus answered, “The Scriptures also say, ‘Don't try to test the Lord your God!’ ”

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said, “Why did the two of you agree to test the Lord's Spirit? The men who buried Ananias are by the door, and they will carry you out!”

Galatians 4:9

But now you know God, or better still, God knows you. How can you turn back and become the slaves of those weak and pitiful powers?

Galatians 5:1

Christ has set us free! This means we are really free. Now hold on to your freedom and don't ever become slaves of the Law again.

Hebrews 3:9

For forty years your ancestors tested God and saw the things he did. “Then God got tired of them and said, ‘You people never show good sense, and you don't understand what I want you to do.’

Hebrews 9:9

This also has a meaning for today. It shows that we cannot make our consciences clear by offering gifts and sacrifices.