Acts 15:10

Good News Translation

So then, why do you now want to put God to the test by laying a load on the backs of the believers which neither our ancestors nor we ourselves were able to carry?

Cross References

Exodus 17:2

They complained to Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses answered, “Why are you complaining? Why are you putting the Lord to the test?”

Isaiah 7:12

Ahaz answered, “I will not ask for a sign. I refuse to put the Lord to the test.”

Matthew 23:4

They tie onto people's backs loads that are heavy and hard to carry, yet they aren't willing even to lift a finger to help them carry those loads.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus answered, “But the scripture also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

Acts 5:9

So Peter said to her, “Why did you and your husband decide to put the Lord's Spirit to the test? The men who buried your husband are at the door right now, and they will carry you out too!”

Galatians 4:9

But now that you know God—or, I should say, now that God knows you—how is it that you want to turn back to those weak and pitiful ruling spirits? Why do you want to become their slaves all over again?

Galatians 5:1

Freedom is what we have—Christ has set us free! Stand, then, as free people, and do not allow yourselves to become slaves again.

Hebrews 3:9

There they put me to the test and tried me, says God, although they had seen what I did for forty years.

Hebrews 9:9

This is a symbol which points to the present time. It means that the offerings and animal sacrifices presented to God cannot make the worshiper's heart perfect,