Acts 15:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So now, why are you putting a heavy burden around the necks of the non-Jewish followers of Jesus? Are you trying to make God angry? We and our fathers were not able to carry that burden.

Cross References

Galatians 5:1

We have freedom now, because Christ made us free. So stand strong in that freedom. Don’t go back into slavery again.

Matthew 23:4

They make strict rules that are hard for people to obey. They try to force others to obey all their rules. But they themselves will not try to follow any of those rules.

Galatians 4:9

But now you know the true God. Really, though, it is God who knows you. So why do you turn back to the same kind of weak and useless rules you followed before? Do you want to be slaves to those things again?

Hebrews 9:9

This is an example for us today. It shows that the gifts and sacrifices the priests offer to God are not able to make the consciences of the worshipers completely clear.

Isaiah 7:12

But Ahaz said, “I will not ask for a sign as proof. I will not test the Lord.”

Hebrews 3:9

For 40 years in the desert, your people saw what I did. But they tested me and my patience.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus answered, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’”

Exodus 17:2

So they turned against Moses and started arguing with him. They said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why have you turned against me? Why are you testing the Lord?”

Acts 5:9

Peter said to her, “Why did you and your husband agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! Do you hear those footsteps? The men who buried your husband are at the door. They will carry you out in the same way.”